Just Keep Simmering Soup
Description
Inspired by the colourful underwater journey in Finding Nemo, this soup is gentle, sunny, and full of hidden depths. The sweetness of the corn and coconut reflects the innocence and warmth of Nemo’s world, while the brightness of lime and coriander brings the zest of adventure. Like the ocean itself, it’s comforting and vast, with surprises in every spoonful.
Dory’s unforgettable motto, “Just keep swimming”, translates here to a dish that’s slow-simmered and lovingly layered. It reminds us that even when the journey is long, something beautiful and nourishing is waiting at the end. This chowder offers a moment of calm mid-meal, a pause to appreciate the wonders of the world around (and beneath) us.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 400 ml tin coconut milk
- 300 g frozen sweetcorn
- 1 of Juice lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Small handful of fresh coriander, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- 1 Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add the garlic, chilli (if using), and diced potato. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.- 3
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 10–12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.- 4
Add the coconut milk and sweetcorn. Simmer for a further 5 minutes.- 5
Use a stick blender to blend about half of the soup in the pan, leaving some texture. Alternatively, transfer half to a blender, purée, and return it to the pot.- 6
Stir in the lime juice and chopped coriander. Season with salt and pepper to taste.- 7
Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra coriander and a drizzle of coconut milk, if desired. - 2