SWEET POTATO AND COCONUT SOUP

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Provided by Neven Maguire

Categories     Soup/Stew     Ginger     Sweet Potato/Yam     Lemongrass     Simmer

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 13

450g (1lb) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 leek, trimmed and finely chopped
1 lemon grass stalk, trimmed and halved
1 red chilli, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tsp freshly grated root ginger
1.25 litres (2 1/4 pints) vegetable stock
4 tsp tomato purée
400g can coconut milk
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
chilli oil , to garnish
fresh micro coriander, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/gas mark 6).
  • Place the sweet potatoes in a baking tin, drizzle over 1 tablespoon of the sunflower oil and roast for 20-30 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, leek, lemon grass, half the chilli and the ginger and sweat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the roasted sweet potato with the stock and tomato purée, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid has slightly reduced and all the vegetables are completely tender.
  • Pour the coconut milk into the pan, reserving about 3 tablespoons from the top of the can as a garnish, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Season to taste. Remove the lemon grass and then blend with a hand blender until smooth.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into warmed bowls and swirl in the reserved coconut milk. Add a drizzle of the chilli oil, then sprinkle over the reserved chilli slices and micro coriander.

Gautam Sahani
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I'm glad I did, because it was actually really good! The sweet potatoes were perfectly balanced by the coconut milk and spices.


Ulette Jemeison
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Mebrahtu Hailay
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I love the vibrant color of this soup. It's so inviting.


Mzomuhle Andile
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling.


Shezi Alive
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have used old spices.


Nori Jannat
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Tyler Macko
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Mauricio Mason
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I'm glad I did, because it was really good! The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Erick Torres
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Muhammad Ayaz
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Yasir Pervez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Asanda Henene
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The soup was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was very good.


choden leki
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Tendaishe Chimvinga
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet potato and coconut is delicious, and the soup is creamy and flavorful. I added a bit of extra ginger and garlic to taste, and it turned out perfect.


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