It’s mid January, and snow has finally hit Seattle. Huge, fluffy drifts of snow.
Seattle Snow Day
And while there’s plenty of work waiting for me, I’m going to enjoy this gift of time and appreciate the beauty outside my window while I read a good book by the fire.
I wish that’s how I’d spent the day.
Instead, I set off to work at o’dark thirty in the morning so I could hitch a ride to work with my husband. I’m fortunate to have a husband who has no problem driving in the snow, and a Subaru that can handle a few slips and slides with ease.
Coconut Curry Soup
I was even more fortunate to come home to this warming curry soup from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe.
Mel tossed chicken in her soup, then served it over rice. I had to use the ingredients I had on hand, so turkey breast and quinoa was all I needed to set this lovely soup on the table.
Coconut Curry Soup with Turkey
Now we’re toasty warm and happy thanks to Mel’s curry soup recipe. It’s a good thing there’s leftovers. I’m pretty darn sure we’ll need them tomorrow!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 14 ounces turkey breast, one package of turkey breast strips
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 ½ cups carrots, shredded
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 14 ounces unsweetened light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 small lime, zested and juiced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat and add onions and carrots. Cook for for 3 - 5 minutes until softened.
- Add turkey breast and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Ass chicken broth, water, coconut milk, fish sauce, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add lime juice, zest, quinoa, chopped spinach and cilantro. Cook for another 5 - 6 minutes to wilt spinach and heat through.
Notes
Calories: 360 Weight Watchers PointsPlus 9 Total Fat: 7.62g Cholesterol: 26mg Sodium: 467mg Total Carbs: 45.12g Dietary Fiber: 6.12g Sugars: 3.06g Protein: 28.04g
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Such a beautiful scene just like looking at a postcard. Well, we also have that scene here in California. . . in a postcard that is! LOL! You coconut curry soup is just perfect!
wok with ray recently posted…Oxtail Kare Kare (Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew)
I wish I was there with you in California. I’m afraid I’m not a fan of the cold.
It is snowing off and on here in Vancouver. This coconut curry soup with lovely quinoa is so comforting.
balvinder ( Neetu) recently posted…Massaged Kale Salad
I think we’re all seeing cold weather and snow right now. I’m ready for some sun.
Looks very comforting and filling too. I love winters for the soups
sangeetakhanna recently posted…A salad for lunch, garden fresh baby spinach,sweet lime,tofu and pistachios in a tangy sweet medley …
I’m seeing a lot of soups on the food blogs and for good reason. We all want to warm up!
in a cold whether right now, there’s nothing comforting and warm than soup with lots of spices, yummz…
cheers
Tya@note etc. recently posted…Rose Shaped Buns
It is freezing here as well, very unusual for this place. I love the soup I wish I had a bowl to warm me up!
Katerina recently posted…Saint Basil’s Pie for 2012 (Vasilopita)
Oh that looks so delicious! I love coconut milk based soups
Cleveland is getting its share of snow, so soups are very welcome right now!
Kiri W. recently posted…Mrs. Anderson’s Super Apple Peeler/Corer Machine
I’m ready for some warm weather and for longer days. Stay warm!
The snow looks so pretty! A good book by the fire sounds awesome…great comfy soup!
Belinda @zomppa recently posted…Fruit Rolls: Frank Food
Thanks Belinda! I’m looking forward to the snow melting now. It’s pretty, but it sure shuts Seattle down.
beautiful picture a warming soup looks wonderful
torviewtoronto recently posted…Beef curry with cashews and coconut
O’dark thirty? Love it. The soup looks fabulous and warm and perfect for winter!
Cucina49 recently posted…Baby, It’s Cold Outside
I love curry. My husband not so much, so I get lots of leftovers. Have a good day!
I could eat warming curries all winter long. I’m loving this hearty yet healthy recipe — I’ve actually never paired a curry with quinoa before – great idea!!! Bookmarked
I’m such a big fan of quinoa. If you are too, you’ll find several recipes here for it. I add it to almost anything. Have a good day!
Absolutely love coconut in everything — especially curries for winter
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It’s true that curry’s make a warming soup for the cold weather.
I have enjoyed seeing all of the pictures of snow on my friends’ facebook pages. What a snow storm you must have had! That soup would be just the ticket to keep warm. Seeings we have been dipping down into the 30s here in FL, we might just see it on our menu soon!!
It’s a storm we’re still having in Seattle. It was supposed to warm up today, but not so much. I hope it doesn’t get this cold for you, although it’s very pretty to look at.
Love the flavors in this soup. Perfect to come home to after a snowy day at work.
Soup is a good thing on a cold winter day. This one looks delicious!
Words Of Deliciousness recently posted…Mexican Chicken-Tortilla Soup
I love that the soup seems so fresh and light but is spicy and warming. And BRR – we don’t even have snow and I’m complaining lol
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The snow is always pretty looking at it from the inside. This soup however looks amazing from any angle. Warming and tasty, double bonus.
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I’m a bit tired of the snow now, as pretty as it is. I’m looking forward to sun again.
Last week, I had kind of a soup week, making soup, almost every night. I admit it. Coconut curry was not on my list so, hopefully, I will get to it, in the next few weeks.
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We’ve been on a soup and stew kick lately. It seems the cold weather starts the craving for soups, but I was a bit tired of the same old chicken soup, so this curry was a nice change. Have a good week!
A hot coconut curry soup sounds great especially in this cold time. I can’t wait to enjoy this with my family and feel satisfied as well as warm. Sounds easy to make as well. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
I just love curry recipes. Thanks for visiting!
The soup looks so tasty. This is the type of meal I have been imagining whenever I feel cold. Thank you for sharing. I will enjoy making this recipe.
Thank you for visiting Betty. You’ll have to let me know how you like it.
What beautiful flavors here in this soup, and look at all of that snow! We have only rain, but still need to warm up
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I’m not a fan of the snow, and we see enough rain here in Seattle, but I’ll take the rain any day!
I’m a big fan of curry soups. The snow is beautiful! Hope it heads this direction.
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