Banana-Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Banana-Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup very ripe diced bananas; 1 cup thinly sliced leeks, whites only; 1 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup diced carrots; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili paste; Salt and white pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves finely chopped; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 4 cups vegetable stock; 2 cups coconut cream; Skewered grilled shrimp, optional; Chopped chives, optional; Sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup very ripe diced bananas
1 cup thinly sliced leeks, whites only
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili paste
Salt and white pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 bunch cilantro, leaves finely chopped
1 cup fresh orange juice
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups coconut cream
Skewered grilled shrimp, optional
Chopped chives, optional
Sour cream, optional

1
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed saucepot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bananas, leeks, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and chili paste.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Saute until caramelized.
5
Stir in the cumin and cilantro.
6
Deglaze with the orange juice.
7
Pour in the stock, bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Puree the soup either with a hand immersion blender or in batches in a food processor.
9
Strain into another pot.
10
Stir in the coconut cream and season to taste.
11
Garnish with skewered grilled shrimp, chopped chives and a small dollop of sour cream, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup very ripe diced bananas, 1 cup thinly sliced leeks, whites only, 1 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Banana-Coconut Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banana-Coconut Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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