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Sweet Potato Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger

Updated: Sep 22

Prep Time 20 mins. Cook Time 35 mins. Serves 4-6


Ingredients:

750 grams Sweet Potatoes Cut into Small Cubs

1 Large Carrot Cut into Small Cubs

2 Large Shallots Finely Chopped

3 Stalks of Lemongrass Finely Chopped

2 Inch Piece Ginger Finely Chopped

6 Cloves Garlic Finely Chopped

1 Thin Green Chilli Finely Chopped

2 Juice of Limes

2 tbsp Coconut Oil (or Olive Oil)

2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce (Low Sodium)

1 cup Coconut Milk

1¼ litre Water

3 Vegetable Stock Cubes

½ tbsp Mild Curry Powder

½ tsp Turmeric

¼ tsp Black Pepper

2 tsp Brown Sugar or Jaggery

¼ tsp Salt


Method:

  1. Heat the coconut oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add the shallots and ¼ tsp of salt, sauté for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

  2. Add the lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and green chillies and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring continuously. Add the curry powder and turmeric, sauté for another 30 seconds, and add half a cup of water to scrape the spices from the bottom.

  3. Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, lime juice, soy sauce, and vegetable stock cubes; mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil, then simmer on medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and carrots are soft.

  4. Let it cool, blend the soup until smooth, strain the soup using a strainer, and pour back into the pan.

  5. Bring the soup back to a boil, add the coconut milk and simmer gently on low heat until it’s warm.


  • Serve warm in a bowl, adding a spoonful of coconut milk and swirling it around. Add some chopped coriander, a wedge of lime, and popped sorghum (optional).



Sweet Potato Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger | The Rasoi Recipes
Sweet Potato Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger | The Rasoi Recipes

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