RECIPE

© Frances Janisch

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Coconut-Roasted Shrimp

• Recipe by Corbin Evans

The Good News A little coconut milk and shredded coconut soften the spicy edge of this soup while adding just a small amount of fat.

• Healthy

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3. 4 large carrots (3/4 pound), chopped
4. 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
5. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6. 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
7. 3 tablespoons soy sauce
8. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
9. 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
10. 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
11. 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
12. 1 cup skim milk
13. 1/4 cup light coconut milk
14. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
15. 16 large shrimp, shelled
16. 1 1/2 tablespoons shredded coconut
17. Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots, ginger and crushed red pepper and cook for 6 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil, then simmer until the carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, peanut butter and sesame oil.
2. In a blender, puree the soup until smooth. Return it to the saucepan and stir in the skim milk and coconut milk. Season the soup with salt and pepper and keep warm.
3. Toss the shrimp with the coconut, cayenne and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread the shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 8 minutes, or until pink. Ladle the carrot-ginger soup into warmed bowls and garnish with the coconut shrimp.

Notes

One Serving 230 cal, 11 gm total fat, 3.6 gm saturated fat, 17 gm carb, 3 gm fiber.