Description
A creamy and comforting sweet potato coconut soup, perfect for autumn. This easy-to-make recipe combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich flavor of coconut milk, offering a delightful taste of the tropics for your fall table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lime juice (for serving)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the sweet potatoes with the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, stir in the coconut milk. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and an extra drizzle of coconut milk if desired.
Notes
- Use light coconut milk to reduce fat content.
- Add more vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
- Substitute half of the coconut milk with additional vegetable broth for a lighter soup.
- Serve with crusty whole-grain bread or a fresh salad.
- A dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream can be added for extra creaminess.
- Roasted pumpkin seeds or nuts make a great crunchy topping.
- Ensure sweet potatoes are tender before blending for a creamy texture.
- Use unsweetened coconut milk for the best flavor.
- Blend just until smooth; overblending can make the soup too thin.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop Simmer and Blend
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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