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Caribbean Potato Bisque

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 Caribbean Potato Bisque
Recipe for the week of October 18-22, 2021 **Please Note: Ingredients and recipes are subject to change due to product availability and teacher's discretion.**
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
6 Yields
Ingredients
For the Soup
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil for cooking
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen sliced okra
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 cup canned cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
  • ¼ bunch cilantro roughly chopped for garnish
For the Spice Blend
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme add more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
6 Yields
Ingredients
For the Soup
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil for cooking
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen sliced okra
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 cup canned cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
  • ¼ bunch cilantro roughly chopped for garnish
For the Spice Blend
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme add more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, sauté onions in oil until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger and spices; cook until fragrant.
  2. Stir in broth and potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for a few minutes checking on it periodically.
  3. Uncover and stir in spinach and okra. Return to a boil; cover and simmer until potato is tender. Add the milk, tomatoes and lime juice; heat through and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Once cooled slightly, immersion blend soup until everything is blended and reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.