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Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup blends roasted sweet potatoes with coconut milk for a lush, velvety texture balanced by red curry and fresh ginger. A splash of lemon brightens each spoonful, while sesame oil and cilantro add aromatic depth. It’s a warming bowl ideal for lunch on a cool day or a cozy starter for a relaxed dinner.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook1 hr 10 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Set the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack in the preheated oven and bake until they are tender enough to pierce easily with a fork, about 45 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them cool.

  3. 3

    While the potatoes cool, heat oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and ginger; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in vegetable broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, peel the skins from the sweet potatoes and cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    Add the sweet potatoes to the soup and cook until they absorb the flavor, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of sesame oil and a little cilantro.

About This Recipe

Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup is a Thai dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Lemon Juice, and Onion. Each serving provides about 186.53 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup?
It is a Thai soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup made of?
The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Lemon Juice, Onion, Red Curry Paste. The full list of 11 is above.
How long does it take to make Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup?
About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 186.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.

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