Coconut Soup With Spinach And Butternut Squash

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Coconut has served a pivotal role as a food source in tropical regions. Although smashing through the thick, outer husk of a coconut might seem like a daunting task, the flavorful meat inside could be well worth the effort: Raw coconut offers a spectrum of benefits to nourish your body while delighting your tongue.

Serves 4

1 tablespoon vegetble oil
1 onion, finely chopped
500g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into cubes
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
400g can coconut milk
600ml rich chicken or vegetable stock
300g spinach leaves
Warm naan bread, to serve

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1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan and cook the onion, butternut squash and chilli over over a medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes until until softened. Add the coriander and cook, stirring, for a few seconds, then stir in the coconut milk and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Stir in the spinach leaves and cook for 1 minute until just wilted. Ladle the soup into warmed serving bowls and serve with warm naan breads.


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Raw Coconut Benefits

1. Weight Loss. The specific fats in raw coconut may promote a healthy body weight and help you shed unwanted pounds.

2. Fiber. Raw coconut is rich in dietary fiber, with one cup of shredded meat yielding 7 grams, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database.

3. Immunity. Several substances in raw coconut may boost immune function and help your body fight disease.

4. Minerals. A serving of fresh coconut meat provides high levels of several minerals, helping you increase the nutritional value of your diet.