Coco Bananas Fresh Tomato Soup Recipes

COCO-BANANA'S FRESH TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Fry the onion and garlic (in olive oil or dry fry it if you want fat free, but it tastes better with olive oil), until it is fragrant. Add the tomatoes, and 1.5 litres of water or vegetable stock.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook on low until the tomatoes have stewed. Add the chopped herbs.
• Drain the tomatoes, but keep the liquid.
• Begin pureeing the soup, adding liquid until you reach the desired consistency. I like it to be thicker. Puree until it is smooth, or you can leave it chunky if you want. I like it to be very smooth.
• Season to taste, and re-heat.

FRESH TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the onion is tender. Add flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a light boil, stirring until thickened. Add tomatoes, thyme, and basil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in additional chicken stock if desired. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Transfer soup in batches to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Pour soup into a large saucepan and season with kosher salt and white pepper to taste. Keep warm on low heat until ready to serve.
• Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with lemon zest and drizzle with olive oil.
• Provided by Chef Jim Coleman

CREAMY COCONUT TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil and swirl it around to melt and coat the base of the pot. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to low, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and remove the lid. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it's smooth. (This could alternatively be done in a blender.)
• Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

FRESH TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf.

CHILLED BANANA AND COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bananas, lemon juice, pineapple juice, yogurt, ice cream, rum and coconut milk. Ladle into a blender in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
• Divide the cold soup among chilled serving bowls, and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top for garnish.

COCO - BANANA'S CREAMLESS CREAM OF BUTTER BEAN AND HERB SOUP

Steps:

• Boil the soaked lima beans, in enough water to cover, with the bay leaf, until they are tender.
• Once cooked, discard the bay leaf and add chopped fresh herbs and sea salt to taste.
• Transfer to a blender (or just use a hand blender), and blend until it is a smooth consistency.
• Serve, with warm crusty bread and a garden salad.