Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup With Ginger Shrimp Recipe

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.

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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: 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.

Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup With Ginger Shrimp

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