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Banana Soup

Banana Soup

Avatar photoLaila Yetunde
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Sauces and Soup
Cuisine African
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, toasted coconut flakes 

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent
    1 onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Add the curry powder and turmeric, and cook for another minute to release their flavors
    1 tablespoon curry powder (adjust to taste), 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • Peel and slice the ripe bananas, then add them to the pot. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring gently.
    4 ripe bananas
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer
    2 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup coconut milk
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot
  • Simmer the soup for an additional 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve the banana soup hot, and garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted coconut flakes if desired
    Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, toasted coconut flakes 

Notes

Enjoy your unique and delicious banana soup!
Keyword Banana Soup
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