Sweet Potato Soup With Coconut Milk: Creamy Comfort in a Bowl Recipe
This Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk is a creamy, comforting bowl of goodness perfect for cozy days. Featuring tender sweet potatoes simmered with aromatic garlic, thyme, and red onion, and blended smoothly with rich coconut milk, it offers a delightful balance of natural sweetness and savory warmth. Easy to customize with spices and garnishes, this soup is a wholesome and satisfying meal or starter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vegetable oil
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 473 ml (2 cups) sweet potato, cubed (approx. 300g)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) thyme
- 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
- 237 ml (1 cup) water, plus more to thin out the soup
- 237 ml (1 cup) coconut milk
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and soft, releasing their aromas.
- Add Sweet Potatoes and Seasonings: Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes, thyme, and salt. Cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sweet potatoes to brown slightly to deepen flavor.
- Simmer: Pour in enough water to cover the sweet potatoes completely. Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Add Coconut Milk and Blend: Stir the coconut milk into the pot. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the saucepan until smooth. Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly and blend it in batches in a countertop blender until creamy.
- Adjust Consistency and Reheat: If the soup is too thick, add additional water gradually to reach your preferred consistency. Taste the soup and adjust the salt if necessary. Rewarm the soup gently over low heat if needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with potato twisters and fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For creamier texture and richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk instead of the lighter version.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to introduce a subtle heat.
- Top with a drizzle of coconut cream and toasted coconut flakes to enhance crunch and coconut flavor.
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