Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup With Ginger Shrimp

Name: Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup With Ginger Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 2 small sweet potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes (about 3 pounds); 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 medium limes, juice of; Shrimp; 3 tablespoons ginger, finely grated (or minced); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Condiments; 4 large bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices; 1 cup unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted; 1 cup sliced unblanched almonds, lightly toasted; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Servings: persons

Soup
2 small sweet potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes (about 3 pounds)
2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
6 cups chicken broth
2 medium limes, juice of
Shrimp
3 tablespoons ginger, finely grated (or minced)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Condiments
4 large bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 cup unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted
1 cup sliced unblanched almonds, lightly toasted
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

1
For the soup, place sweet potatoes, a cup of the coconut milk and the broth in a stock pot. Bring to a low boil and simmer 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are soft.
2
Place potatoes and liquid in a food processor and blend until smooth, adding lime juice and the remaining coconut milk as needed.
3
For the shrimp, mix together the ingredients in a plastic bag. Marinade the cleaned shrimp for one hour in the fridge. Broil or grill shrimp for five minutes until done.
4
For the bananas, place banana slices in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Broil 2-3 minutes. Turn bananas over and broil another minute or two until they are a bit soft and lightly browned.
5
Ladle soup into bowls and top with shrimp. Serve condiments in small bowls on the side.

1216

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: Soup, 2 small sweet potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes (about 3 pounds), 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, 6 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup With Ginger Shrimp falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!