Curried Sweet Potato Soup

Curried Sweet Potato Soup / loveandlemons.com

Thank you all so much for the sweet birthday wishes yesterday. I had a great day, although today is even better because the sun is shining for the first time in 3 days.. (I know, I’m so spoiled living where I do). Dreary weather just gets me so down…

Curried Sweet Potato Soup / loveandlemons.com

But it takes a few gloomy days to feel grateful for the gorgeous days… and if it weren’t for the occasional grey sky, I probably wouldn’t make as much soup as I do.

We’ve been eating this one all week. It’s so hearty, warming and surprisingly easy. We’ve got just over a month of winter left to go (in our world), and I’m pretty sure this recipe will help get us through it…


4.9 from 7 reviews

curried sweet potato soup

 
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Serves: serves 3-4 as a main, 4-6 as a side
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoons madras curry powder
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped into cubes
  • ½ cup peas (can be frozen)
  • 1 can lite coconut milk (2 cups)
  • 2-4 cups veggie broth (less for a thicker consistency, more for thinner)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • squeeze of one juicy lime
  • a few handfuls of spinach
  • salt
  • handful of chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • a few pinches of red pepper flakes
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat coconut oil. Add onion and some salt salt. Cook, stirring, until it becomes translucent. (about 5 minutes). Add curry powder and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds (don’t let either burn).
  2. Add a good squeeze of lime, coconut milk, broth, chopped sweet potatoes, brown sugar and a little more salt. Turn heat down and simmer, covered, until the sweet potatoes are soft (20-30 minutes).
  3. Stir in the peas and spinach and cook for just another minute or two.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding a few pinches of red pepper flakes if you want it a little spicy.
  5. Top with cilantro and serve with naan bread on the side.

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  1. Nina
    08.22.2024

    Hello, I’d like to try this. Can I make it without sugar and it will be just as good, or what should I substitute?

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      08.23.2024

      Hi Nina, the sugar helps balance the flavors here, but you could reduce it or skip it if you like. A little honey or agave would also work.

  2. Rachel Cantin
    02.04.2024

    Miam we loved it!!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      02.09.2024

      Hi Rachel, so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  3. Evie
    10.12.2022

    This is one of my favorite soups!!!!! 🙂

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      10.21.2022

      I’m so happy to hear!

  4. Beth
    09.27.2022

    This sounds incredible! Silly question but do you peel the sweet potatoes first? Thank you!!!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.28.2022

      Yes, they’re peeled. Sorry, this is an older recipe and we’re much better with those kinds of details now 🙂

  5. Marta
    01.23.2020

    This soup is perfect. I decided to make it as I had quite a lot of sweet potatoes in my kitchen and it is spot on. It turned out I had no curry powder left so I ended up making my own madras for the first time. So all in all – a great culinary adventure. I made the soup for three days and it lasted one and a half, which gives you a hint how yummy it is 😀 Loving your recipes woman!!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      01.26.2020

      Hi Marta, I’m so glad you loved the soup!

  6. Cyndy
    01.28.2019

    YUMMERS! Easy, quick, and delicious! Great week night dinner. I did peel the sweet potatoes, and used Better than Bouillon for the vegetable broth which has a heartier flavor and doesn’t water your soups down

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      01.29.2019

      Hi Cyndy, I’m so glad you loved it!

  7. Caroline
    09.21.2017

    I would like spiralized and other heallty meals

  8. Heather
    07.18.2016

    SO SO good. I’ve made this twice now and it’s been fabulous each time. Thanks for such a great recipe!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      07.18.2016

      you’re welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  9. TrySomethingNew
    12.23.2014

    So, I was doubtful of this recipe but really enjoyed it. The one change I made was that I swapped chickpeas for the peas. Super yummy!

    • jeanine
      12.28.2014

      Ha, I’m so glad you liked it! :). I love the idea of chickpeas in here (well, ok I love the idea of chickpeas in anything)…

  10. Nicolette
    11.18.2014

    I love your blog, thank you for all your delicious recipes! I made this tonight for a few friends who came over to dinner. I followed the recipe quite closely (including accompanying the dish with naan). The only things I substituted were chicken broth for vegetable broth and olive oil for coconut oil (didn’t have either of the ingredients the recipe called for on hand). Came out fantastic! SO yummy.

    • jeanine
      11.18.2014

      Hi Nicolette – thanks! I’m so glad you liked it. Mmm… naan with this soup sounds so perfect 🙂

  11. Ceshini
    11.18.2014

    This soup is sooooooooooooooo! 🙂 Good! It’s a cold day here in Maryland, and this soup is oh so perfect, and perfectly yummy! I used kale and spinach and it is great! Thanks for a truly delicious recipe!

    • jeanine
      11.18.2014

      Ooh, I’m so glad you liked it! It’s by far one of my favorites 🙂

  12. Aubrey from backtoscratch.weebly.com
    09.23.2014

    Hi! I know this is an old post, but does this soup freeze/reheat well?

    Thanks!

  13. Liz
    09.16.2014

    Love this soup and have made numerous times now. I make a double batch and while it tends to thicken up give a couple of days in the fridge, I like to serve the leftovers over rice for another yummy meal. 🙂

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