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Thai Coconut Matcha Soup

Matcha Recipes

This soup is so unique and suprisingly awesome. Packed with flavor and nutrients - every bite is delightful.

Serves 4

Ingredients:
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium white potato, peeled & chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 heaped teaspoon fresh ginger
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of ground black pepper 
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 5 cups packed kale
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups coco-lemon Thai tea, steeped strong
  • 1 teaspoon matcha (culinary grade)
  • 1 cup loosely packed parsley
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1 can of coconut milk
Preparation:
  1. In a medium pot, saute onion and potato in a splash of water.
  2. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to keep the vegetables from sticking.
  3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, cayenne, sriracha and black pepper, and stir for another 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in kale and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add vegetable broth and steeped tea.
  5. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 30 minutes.
  6. Stir in cilantro, parsley and matcha. Let the soup cool slightly.
  7. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until silky smooth.
  8. Return soup to heat and stir in coconut milk.
  9. Gently heat to warm through and serve!
This one's *packed* with flavor and nutrients! Enjoy.