Sweet Potato Soup
Servings: 4 people
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 inch (2½ cm) ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth add more or less based you your desired consistency
- 2 pounds (1 kg) sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 large apple peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 twists black pepper
- ⅓ cup (80 grams) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar + 4 lime wedges to squeeze on top and cilantro for garnish, optional.
- Heat 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 1 medium onion and 2 carrots (both chopped), and fry for 3 minutes, then add 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger (both grated), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 pinch red pepper flakes and fry one more minute.
- Now add 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and diced), 1 large apple (peeled and diced), and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 twists black pepper.Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, then crack the top open and let simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Turn the heat off and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in ⅓ cup coconut milk and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and simmer for five more minutes.
- Taste and adjust for salt before serving with squeezed lime juice on top, a pinch of cilantro, and a drizzle of chili oil.
Nutrition information is an estimate for one portion of sweet potato soup out of four.
STORAGE
Make ahead: sweet potato soup is excellent for meal prep as it keeps well for days. It will thicken as it sits in the fridge, so you might need to add some water when reheating it.
Refrigerator: let the soup cool down, then transfer it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: let the soup cool down completely, transfer to a freezer-friendly container, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw & Reheat: let it thaw in the fridge over several hours. Alternatively, thaw in the microwave. Reheat in a saucepan with a dash of water or the microwave.
