The Soup of the Smiling Palms

So, tonight I came home from work, tired and hungry and, I'll admit, a bit cranky. When asked what I wanted for supper (yes, I was asked what I wanted for supper), I was too tired to care and would have been perfectly happy with a bowl of cereal or a frozen pizza. That was not to be. My husband, who is a great cook and very creative in the kitchen, drove himself down to the local Asian grocery store in search of inspiration. One of our very favorite places to eat at is Pad Thai, and one of my husbands favorite dishes is Gangari Soup. I have to admit I was a little skeptical when my husband placed a bowl of soup in front of me that had pineapple in it. But, to my surprise, this soup turned out to be my new favorite. This is a must try recipe. Trust me, you will like this soup!

The Soup of the Smiling Palms

Ingredients:

1 20 0z. can chunk pineapple in juice (keep the juice)

1 19 oz. can coconut milk

1 15 oz. can straw mushrooms

1 20 oz. can water chestnuts (leave whole, slice, or dice)

1 13 oz jar bamboo shoots in chili oil

Directions:

This couldn't be more simple. Simply put all of the above ingredients into a medium-large pot. Bring to a soft boil, then reduce to simmer. Continue to simmer 15 minutes. Serve with a side of brown rice.

Enjoy!