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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 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
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
Meanwhile, peel the skins from the sweet potatoes and cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
- 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.
- Calories 235.39 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.32 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 34.9 g 13%
- Total Fat 7.73 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.19 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 507.34 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 6.11 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 7.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.57 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 104.25 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 175.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 1001.89 mcg Good Source 111%
- Vitamin C 18.75 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.72 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
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 235.39 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
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.
- What goes well with Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- 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 235.39 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.
- Is Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup healthy?
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 235.39 calories and 5.32 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 507.34 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.19 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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