Indonesian Sweet Potato & Cabbage Soup Recipe

Name: Indonesian Sweet Potato & Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger root; 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups chopped cabbage (1/2-inch pieces); 2 1/2 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 1 pound); 1 quart vegetable broth (see page 295); 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Mung bean sprouts (optional); Chopped cilantro, scallions, mint, and/or Thai basil (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger root
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups chopped cabbage (1/2-inch pieces)
2 1/2 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 quart vegetable broth (see page 295)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Mung bean sprouts (optional)
Chopped cilantro, scallions, mint, and/or Thai basil (optional)

1
In a soup pot on medium heat, cook the ginger, garlic, and cayenne in the oil for a minute before adding the onions and salt.
2
Cover and cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the cabbage and sweet potatoes.
4
Add about 3 1/2 cups of the broth.
5
Cover and increase the heat to bring to a boil.
6
Then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
7
In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and the remaining 1/2 cup of broth until smooth.
8
Add the peanut butter mixture to the soup with the tomatoes and soy sauce.
9
Simmer covered until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
10
Serve each bowl topped with bean sprouts and cilantro, scallions, mint, and/or basil.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger root, 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Sweet Potato & Cabbage 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.

Indonesian Sweet Potato & Cabbage Soup

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