Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk and Fresh Ginger Recipe
This comforting Sweet Potato Soup combines creamy sweet potatoes with fragrant spices, coconut milk, and vegetable broth for a smooth, flavorful dish. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized with your favorite toppings like hemp hearts, fresh parsley, or croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 6 cups chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 (32 oz) container vegetable broth
Toppings (optional)
- Drizzle of coconut milk
- Hemp hearts
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley
- Sprinkle of paprika
- Croutons
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the fresh ginger. Set aside all prepared ingredients.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the avocado or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Sauté for about 7 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture is fragrant and the onions are soft but not browned.
- Add Spices and Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the dried oregano, paprika, sea salt, ground pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Then add the chopped sweet potatoes to the pot and mix well to coat with the spices.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until creamy, taking care as the soup is hot.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle the blended soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings such as a drizzle of coconut milk, hemp hearts, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, a sprinkle of paprika, or croutons for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a thinner soup, add additional vegetable broth or water when blending.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Use a blender with caution when blending hot liquids to prevent splattering.
- Vegan and gluten-free friendly depending on toppings chosen.
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