Mulligatawny Soup

1.5 c chopped onions, 1 diced celery stalk, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 serrano chile, 1 tsp turmeric, 1Tbsp ground corriander seeds, 4 c water or veg stock, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 med carrot diced, 1 large potato diced, 1 red bell pepper diced, 1 tomato diced, 1/2 c unsweetened grated coconut, 1 c light coconut milk, 2-4 Tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp cilantro

In a medium soup pot, saute' onions and celery in oil until translucent, add chile, turmeric and ground corriander. Saute' for one minute, stirring to prevent spices fro burning. Add water/stock, salt, carrot and potato. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover pot and simmer for 10 minutes. add pepper tomato, coconut and coconut milk. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Add lime juice and cilantro.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNSTERLING.