Spicy Chicken With Sweet Potato Soup (Lactose-Free)

Name: Spicy Chicken With Sweet Potato Soup (Lactose-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound carrots peeled and diced; 1/2 pound leeks sliced; 1/2 pound celeriac peeled and diced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 cloves; 1/4 cup fresh thyme; 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley stems only, leaves discarded; 3 onions peeled, 1 halved, 2 roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic peeled, 1 crushed, 2 roughly chopped; 7 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red chili chopped; 1/3 inch fresh ginger peeled and chopped; 1 2/3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled, 1/2 diced, 1/2 thinly sliced; 1 pound chicken breast bone-in; 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted; 5 tablespoons lactose free cream; 4 tablespoons orange juice; fresh cilantro to garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 pound carrots peeled and diced
1/2 pound leeks sliced
1/2 pound celeriac peeled and diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 cloves
1/4 cup fresh thyme
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley stems only, leaves discarded
3 onions peeled, 1 halved, 2 roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic peeled, 1 crushed, 2 roughly chopped
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 red chili chopped
1/3 inch fresh ginger peeled and chopped
1 2/3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled, 1/2 diced, 1/2 thinly sliced
1 pound chicken breast bone-in
1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted
5 tablespoons lactose free cream
4 tablespoons orange juice
fresh cilantro to garnish

1
For the stock, bring carrots, leeks, celeriac, bay leaf, peppercorns, cloves, thyme, parsley stems, halved onion, crushed garlic, 1 tsp salt and 4 cups water to a boil and simmer for 30 mins.
2
For the soup, heat 1 tbsp oil in a separate pot and saute chili, ginger, diced potatoes and chopped onions and garlic over medium heat for 4 mins. Add stock and chicken, cover and simmer for 30 mins.
3
Meanwhile, heat 5 tbsp oil, saute potato slices, in batches, until golden on both sides. Season with salt and drain on paper towels.
4
Remove chicken from soup and allow to cool slightly. Remove skin and bones and cut meat into cubes. Heat remaining oil in a frying pan and saute chicken for 4-5 mins, until golden brown. Remove from pan and roll in sesame seeds. Keep warm.
5
To finish, add cream and orange juice to soup, puree, adding a little water if necessary. Season and ladle into bowls. Add chicken and potato slices and garnish with cilantro.

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound carrots peeled and diced, 1/2 pound leeks sliced, 1/2 pound celeriac peeled and diced, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken With Sweet Potato Soup (Lactose-Free) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!