Caribbean Sweet Potato Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Caribbean Sweet Potato Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups onions, chopped; 2/3 cup celery, chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups water or 3 cups vegetable stock; 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel or 1/2 teaspoon orange peel, grated; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 cup pineapple juice or 1 cup orange juice; 1 3/4 cups coconut milk; 2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste); chopped cilantro (optional) or scallion (optional); toasted coconut flakes (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups onions, chopped
2/3 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups water or 3 cups vegetable stock
4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel or 1/2 teaspoon orange peel, grated
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 cup pineapple juice or 1 cup orange juice
1 3/4 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste)
chopped cilantro (optional) or scallion (optional)
toasted coconut flakes (optional)

1
In a soup pot, saute the onions and celery in the oil until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Cover the pot and stir often to prevent sticking.
2
Add the ginger, curry, nutmeg, bay leaves, and salt. Saute for another minute, stirring constantly. Add the water or stock, sweet potatoes, citrus peel, and rum. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 15 - 20 minutes.
3
Remove bay leaves. Add the juice and coconut milk. Puree the soup in batches until smooth. Reheat gently if needed. Stir in the lemon or lime juice.
4
Serve with garnishes of your choice.

406

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups onions, chopped, 2/3 cup celery, chopped, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Sweet Potato Coconut Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Sweet Potato Coconut Soup

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