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…
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…
curried sweet potato soup
Author: Jeanine Donofrio
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
- 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).
- 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).
- Stir in the peas and spinach and cook for just another minute or two.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding a few pinches of red pepper flakes if you want it a little spicy.
- Top with cilantro and serve with naan bread on the side.
This was so good!! I roasted the cubed sweet potatoes in the oven before adding to the soup. Definitely easy enough for a weeknight meal.
I tried this recipe out tonight and it was amazing!! Thanks!
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Wow thanks for the recipe – I just made it for dinner tonight and it was devine. Thanks again
Hi Kellie, glad you liked it!
Dear Jeanine, I’m Ana, a vegetarian from Romania, and I simply love your recipes and photos! I got very inspired by your Curried Sweet Potato Soup, so I decided to cook it too. It was awesome! Here is the result in pictures http://www.blogculegume.ro/supa-de-cartof-dulce-cu-curry-si-lapte-de-cocos/. Thanks!
The cold came back today– and this soup was perfect for it! We added a healthy dose of red pepper to the grown-up’s bowls and it was delicious!
The soup sounds good and looks so pretty! I love winter mostly because it means soup time.
A soup like this is exactly what I need right now to warm up and get cozy. We had a blizzard last night and I cannot think of a better way to survive the continued chilly weather than with this soup. Yum! 🙂
Here in Tasmania, Australia I am lusting after winter. Anyone want to swap? I could go a few days of snow and being able to light Brunhilda our big 4 oven wood burning stove and set a pot of this lovely soup over her convivial warmth…it all seems so romantic and delicious from the middle of summer 🙂
I heard about your hot summer this year! (I’ll swap… summer is my favorite) 🙂
This soup. Yes please. Right now. This looks fantastic!
how pretty! looking forward to making this next week. anything w/squash is perfect for january (and the cold weather). happy belated birthday!
Call me crazy, but I was actually a little bummed today wasn’t another rainy day… at first. I do love a good storm, and it’s lovely to have an excuse to make soup. The gorgeous weather did eventually wear me down though — it’s great to be able to play outside again.
Looks good! I love colorful food~
Yum! Looks delicious.
This is the most delicious soup!!
J-
This soup looks amazing! I’m here in Austin as well and would have loved a bowl of this soup this past week. I’ve been on a curry/sweet potato/lentil kick this winter so this fits the bill.
Happy belated 🙂
Happy belated birthday!! This looks delish as always. Can’t wait to try!
Seriously, I love living in Austin. I don’t know what I would do if I lived somewhere grey and cold… but this soup looks great for our rare icky days!
Gorgeous! I love the colour soooo much. Can’t wait to try 🙂
love winter soups and definitely cannot wait to give this one a try—and i love that pale blue dutch oven so much 🙂