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Sweet Potato Soup

This coconut milk and sweet potato soup is simple and easy to make with hints of ginger and curry for wonderful flavor - vegan and so creamy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon curry
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ cup can light unsweetened coconut milk
  • fresh cilantro for serving
  • toasted cashews for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Cook the onions, celery and carrots until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the sweet potatoes, ginger, coriander and curry and cook until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
  3. Add the vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 30-35 minutes.
  4. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender (or regular blender, in batches) to desired consistency.
  5. Stir in light unsweetened coconut milk and serve topped with fresh cilantro and roasted cashews, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze: The soup will keep frozen for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 943mg (39%) Potassium 644mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 25232IU (505%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% Daily Value*

Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 943mg 39%
Potassium 644mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 25232IU 505%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.