Spicy Sweet Potato And Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato And Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces unsalted peanuts, lightly toasted; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger; 2 serrano peppers (seed if less heat is desired) or 2 Thai chiles, minced (seed if less heat is desired); 1 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup of fresh mint; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 lime, zest of; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon coconut oil; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1 2/3 cups coconut milk (one 13.5 oz can); 1 2/3 cups water (use the can to measure); 1 cup cauliflower floret; 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped and roasted

Servings: persons

4 ounces unsalted peanuts, lightly toasted
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
2 serrano peppers (seed if less heat is desired) or 2 Thai chiles, minced (seed if less heat is desired)
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup of fresh mint
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 lime, zest of
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
1 2/3 cups coconut milk (one 13.5 oz can)
1 2/3 cups water (use the can to measure)
1 cup cauliflower floret
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped and roasted

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Pesto:
2
In a food processor, combine peanuts, garlic, ginger, chiles, cilantro, mint, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and zest and brown sugar and process until mostly smooth. Set aside.
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Soup:
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In a large pot, heat the oils over medium heat and add the onion.
5
Cook, stirring often, until the onion is beginning to turn golden - about 10 minutes.
6
Add the vegetable stock, coconut milk, cauliflower and sweet potatoes.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the cauliflower is very soft.
8
Let cool slightly, then pour into a food processor or blender, add the peanut mixture and puree smooth.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 ounces unsalted peanuts, lightly toasted, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger, 2 serrano peppers (seed if less heat is desired) or 2 Thai chiles, minced (seed if less heat is desired), and more.

Yes, Spicy Sweet Potato And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Sweet Potato And Coconut Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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