Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

A creamy, zingy sweet potato soup flavored with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and fresh lime juice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 423.8 kcals 1695.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.4 grams 189.6 grams
Fat 26.4 grams 105.4 grams
Protein 4.5 grams 18 grams
Cook Time
28 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
2
piece
Limes
zest and juice
Liquids
400
ml
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
15
ml
Lemongrass
1 tbsp chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled and finely chopped
1.25
cm
Ginger
fresh, peeled
675
g
Sweet Potato
peeled and diced

Steps

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan and fry onion, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add sweet potatoes and lemongrass and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in 570ml of vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
  • Cool the soup slightly and liquidise with 400ml of coconut milk until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper and reheat gently without boiling.
  • Stir in the lime juice and serve garnished with lime zest.