"Homemade soup can go one of two ways. At its best it's rich, flavorful and more than the sum of its parts. A thin watery version, on the other hand, is not going to give you the comfort that good soup should provide. To bulk up a soup that's lacking a little, we often think of adding vegetables, pasta, or grains, but coconut milk can get the job done in a different way."
"Coconut milk will make any soup more satisfying without radically changing the texture. While it's true that you are adding more liquid to the pot, it's going to give the broth more body and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. The high dose of healthy fats will help to keep you feel full for longer, making that bowl of soup a more satiating meal. Coconut milk can also act as an emulsifier, bringing together the different soup ingredients for a more cohesive taste in every spoonful."
Coconut milk adds body and a velvety mouthfeel to soups without radically changing texture. The high healthy-fat content increases satiety and helps the broth feel richer while acting as an emulsifier to unify ingredients. Coconut milk supplies minerals such as manganese, copper, and iron and has been associated with benefits for cholesterol, weight loss, and metabolism despite its calorie density. It is commonly used in Southeast Asian, Caribbean, and African cuisines to temper spiciness and balance acidity and works as a dairy-free cream substitute. Use coconut milk at a 1:1 ratio for heavy cream, noting a full tin imparts a distinct coconut flavor.
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