Banana Coconut Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sliced DOLE® Green Onions
• 1 large DOLE Banana, sliced, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup lite coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime sliced or quartered
• 1 large fresh red chile, sliced diagonally
• fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Sauté green onions and garlic in oil in medium saucepan until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
3. Pour into blender or food processor container. Add 3/4 banana sliced and red chile. Cover; blend until smooth.
4. Return soup mixture to saucepan; add remaining 1/4 banana sliced and chile; heat through. Garnish each serving with lime and cilantro, if desired.