Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
Warm up your evenings with this velvety Spicy Sweet Potato Soup, a perfect balance of earthy sweetness and bold spices. Featuring tender sweet potatoes blended with a fragrant mix of garlic, ginger, cumin, and chili powder, this comforting soup is elevated by a creamy swirl of coconut milk and a hint of zesty lime juice. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy one-pot wonder that’s both vegan and gluten-free, making it ideal for a hearty weeknight meal or a cozy appetizer. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a final burst of flavor, this spicy yet satisfying soup is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Chop the onion and add it to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Mince the garlic and ginger, and add them to the pot. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to combine with the aromatics.
Season with ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the sweet potatoes in the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until creamy, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4985 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2364 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
