Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, and coriander. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the sweet potatoes and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Puree with an immersion blender until creamy. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Serve with a garnish of fresh cilantro.
Interesting Facts
- This Spicy Curried Sweet Potato Soup is a great source of vitamins A and C.
- Curry powder is a mixture of spices, usually including coriander, turmeric, cumin, and fenugreek.
- Coconut milk adds a creamy, rich texture to the soup.
- Cilantro adds a pop of fresh flavor to the soup.