Sweet Potato and Yam Soup Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato and Yam Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatos, peeled and cubed; 1 large yam, peeled and cubed; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 1 cup (225 ml) chopped celery; 1 cup (225 ml) chopped carrots; 1 tbsp (15 ml). butter; 2 tbsp (30 ml). curry powder, heaping; 4 chicken or vegetable bullion cubes; 1 tsp (5 ml). ginger grated or powdered; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp (5 ml). basil; water to cover

Servings: persons

2 large sweet potatos, peeled and cubed
1 large yam, peeled and cubed
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 cup (225 ml) chopped celery
1 cup (225 ml) chopped carrots
1 tbsp (15 ml). butter
2 tbsp (30 ml). curry powder, heaping
4 chicken or vegetable bullion cubes
1 tsp (5 ml). ginger grated or powdered
salt and pepper, to taste
2 bay leaves
1 tsp (5 ml). basil
water to cover

1
In a large pot, simmer onions and celery in butter until onions become clear.
2
Once clear, add curry powder and ginger and mix till heated and fragrant.
3
Add sweet potatos, yams,and carrots.
4
Add just enough water to cover.
5
In a small pot, combine one cup water and bullion cubes; heat just to a boil.
6
Pour bullion into the large pot and bring to a boil.
7
Turn heat down to just a simmer adding remaining spices and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Cover and simmer 2 hours, adding water as needed.
9
Remove bay leaves before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large sweet potatos, peeled and cubed, 1 large yam, peeled and cubed, 1 medium sweet onion, chopped, 1 cup (225 ml) chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato and Yam 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.

Sweet Potato and Yam Soup

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