Instant Pot Chinese Sweet Potato Soup
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Instant Pot Chinese Sweet Potato Soup
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This Instant Pot recipe produces a comforting Chinese sweet potato soup combining chunks of sweet potato with sliced ginger, brown sugar in solid form, and a pinch of salt in water. Pressure cooking softens the sweet potatoes, then a brief simmer and gentle mashing thickens the broth into a smooth, hearty consistency. The ginger adds warmth and aroma, while the brown sugar provides subtle sweetness typical of this Asian dessert soup.
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Sweet potato chunks and sliced old ginger simmer under pressure with brown sugar pieces and a pinch of salt, merging into a fragrant broth. After pressure cooking, simmering and breaking down some of the sweet potatoes enrich the soup's body, balancing the mild natural sweetness with additional brown sugar as needed. The cooking method preserves a warm, soothing flavor profile characteristic of Chinese sweet soups.
This soup is served warm as a dessert or refreshment and highlights the use of specialized brown sugar pieces (
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds (1025g) sweet potato roughly cut into 2” chunks
- 3 tablespoons (40g) ginger use old ginger & adjust amount accordingly, sliced
- 4 cups (1L) water cold
- A pinch salt
- 1 piece (93g) brown sugar in piece, Chinese: 片糖
Instructions
- Pressure Cook Chinese Sweet Potato Soup: Add 1 (93g) brown sugar in pieces (片糖), a pinch of salt, and ginger slices in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Add in 2 ½ lbs (1025g) sweet potato chunks, then pour in 4 cups (1L) cold water. Ensure the sweet potato chunks are submerged in the water. Close lid and turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 1 minute, then 5 minutes Quick Release. After 5 minutes, release the remaining pressure by turning the Venting Knob to the Venting position. Remove the lid carefully.
- Thicken Chinese Sweet Potato Soup: The Sweet Potato Soup will look quite watery. It's important to bring the sweet potato soup back to a simmer by pressing the "Cancel" button, then "Saute" button. Let it simmer. Break down the sweet potatoes slightly with a wooden spoon, then mix the soup to give it more body. This will take a few minutes. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar in pieces if necessary.
- Serve Instant Pot Chinese Sweet Potato Soup: Discard the ginger slices. Serve this Chinese Sweet Potato Soup hot or cold. If you are serving it cold, add a bit more sugar. Enjoy~
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
651mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
26815IU
(536%)
Vitamin C
4.7mg
(5%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 26815IU | 536% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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