My wonderfully talented and beautiful mother made this soup for me a couple of years ago. It was love at first taste. This soup is luscious and smooth, spicy and flavorful. At the time I hadn’t gotten on the sweet potato train yet (I know, I know, I’m fully there now, don’t worry), but even then I thought this soup was magical.

The best part is, it’s really simple to make. At home I always made it with red curry paste, but I got a craving for it a few weeks ago here in Cape Town and didn’t have it on hand, and curry powder was a great substitute. I think the texture is part of what makes this soup so great, so make sure you thoroughly puree it!

This soup is also super inclusive: you can have it if you’re vegetarian or vegan, paleo, doing a Whole30, gluten free, lactose intolerant… the list goes on. It’s a great comfort food for everyone!

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Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 -8 Servings
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This soup is luscious and smooth, spicy and flavorful. It is also super inclusive: you can have it if you're vegetarian or vegan, paleo, doing a Whole30, gluten free, lactose intolerant... the list goes on. It's a great comfort food for everyone!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced or shredded
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 1/2 lbs usually 3-4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 15 oz can coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Cilantro or parsley, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and ginger and cook until onions are soft. Add red curry paste and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add sweet potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Boil for 10-15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes fork tender. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until completely smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can blend it in a standing blender in batches.
  • Stir in coconut milk, lemon juice, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.
Course: Lunch
Author: Chelsea Cole
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