Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon grated unsweetened coconut

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the broth and coconut milk.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Scrape the soup into a blender and process until smooth.
  • Place in a saucepan over low heat just until hot.
  • Combine the cilantro, mint and orange zest in a small bowl.
  • Divide soup among 4 bowls.
  • Sprinkle with the grated coconut and then the herb mixture.
  • Serve immediately.