Creamy Coconut Sweet Potato Soup

The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes is perfectly balanced by the heat of ginger and earthy turmeric. This soup is not only a mood-lifter with its color but a nutrient bomb thanks to beta-carotene and healthy coconut fats.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Immersion blender
  • Pot
  • Peeler

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1

Sauté diced onion in oil. Add ginger, garlic, and turmeric; cook 30 seconds.

Tip: Spices like turmeric are fat-soluble; they need oil to release flavor.
2

Add sweet potato, toss, then pour in broth. Season.

Tip: Add just enough liquid to cover.
3

Simmer covered 15-20 mins until soft.

4

Remove from heat. Blend until smooth with immersion blender.

Tip: Don't over-blend.
5

Stir in coconut milk and reheat gently (do not boil).

Tip: Boiling can curdle coconut milk.

Recipe FAQ

Soup is gluey.
Over-blended. Sweet potatoes have starch; too much shearing force creates a gummy texture.
Flavor is bland.
Roast the veggies first! Caramelization adds depth boiling can't match.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Sweet Potatoes (peeled, cubed)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper