Spicy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) creme fraiche or sour cream; 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lime zest; 1 large plum tomato; 1 1/2 to 2 lbs (750 g to 1 kg) sweet potatoes (about 2 large); 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1 onion, sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, sliced; 4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable stock; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed chilies; 2 tbsp (25 mL) grated fresh ginger; 1/4 cup (50 mL) crunchy or creamy peanut butter; 1 lime; 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander or parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (125 mL) creme fraiche or sour cream
1 tsp (5 mL) grated lime zest
1 large plum tomato
1 1/2 to 2 lbs (750 g to 1 kg) sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 onion, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, sliced
4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed chilies
2 tbsp (25 mL) grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup (50 mL) crunchy or creamy peanut butter
1 lime
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander or parsley

1
Stir creme fraiche with zest, then cover and refrigerate. Seed and dice tomato; set aside to use as garnish. Peel potato and cut into chunks.
2
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add potatoes, stock, cumin, chilies and ginger. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, covered, or until potatoes are soft. Puree soup in batches in blender or food processor; return to pot.
3
Using a whisk, stir peanut butter into soup. Heat until hot. Squeeze juice of lime into soup. Taste and add salt as needed. Stir in coriander. Ladle into warmed bowls and add a dollop of creme fraiche. Top with a few diced tomatoes.

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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: 1/2 cup (125 mL) creme fraiche or sour cream, 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lime zest, 1 large plum tomato, 1 1/2 to 2 lbs (750 g to 1 kg) sweet potatoes (about 2 large), and more.

Yes, Spicy Sweet Potato 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.

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

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