Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon red curry paste (or 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (5 to 6 large); 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; fresh lemongrass (or 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel); 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (optional); ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ⅛ teaspoon salt; creme fraiche, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon red curry paste (or 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (5 to 6 large)
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
fresh lemongrass (or 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel)
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (optional)
¼ teaspoon white pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
creme fraiche, to taste

1
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add curry paste and garlic; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in sweet potato, chicken broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, and, ginger.
5
Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat.
6
Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.
7
Cool slightly.
8
Discard lemongrass.
9
Transfer half of the potato mixture (about 4 cups) in small batches to a blender or food processor.
10
Cover and blend or process until smooth.
11
Return pureed mixture to the remaining mixture in Dutch oven.
12
Stir in white pepper and salt.
13
Heat through.
14
Serve with a dolop of creme fraiche.

543

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon red curry paste (or 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder), 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Chowder 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 Chowder

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