CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH GINGERED SHRIMP

Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup With Gingered Shrimp image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h35m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

6 small sweet potatoes (about 3 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick pieces
2 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 large bananas, peeled and cut across into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

To make the soup, combine the sweet potatoes, 1 cup of coconut milk and the chicken broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Place in a food processor and puree until smooth. Mix in the remaining coconut milk and the salt. Reheat before serving, and stir in the lime juice and additional salt, if needed.
To make the condiments, combine the ginger, lemon juice, oil and salt in a shallow dish. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat the broiler. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and broil until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Place the bananas on a greased baking sheet and broil until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Place the shrimp, bananas, coconut, almonds and cilantro in separate bowls.
Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Serve, passing the condiments, including Tabasco, separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 807, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 1500 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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Michael Okafor

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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The flavors are amazing and the soup is very filling. I will definitely be making this again.

binyam sisay

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This soup is easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of sweet potatoes, ginger, and shrimp. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.

Kazi Arafat

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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the soup is very creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.

Waniala Simon

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This soup was a hit at my last dinner party! I served it with some crusty bread and a side salad, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night. Everyone raved about the flavors, and I even had some people ask for the recipe.

Chizoba Ezenwata

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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is very filling. I will definitely be making this again.