Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Recipe
Description
A creamy, boldly flavored Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup that's easy to make while being elegant and gourmet thanks to a fun nutty topping that takes it to a new level.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanut oil
- 1 pound carrots, diced
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced (~ 2 cups)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 4 teaspoons curry powder
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can coconut milk (or scant 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Topping
- 2 tablespoons toasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- ½ teaspoon grated lime zest
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add carrots, sweet potatoes, onion and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, jalapeño and ¼ cup cilantro. Cook until fragrant, 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in broth, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until vegetables are very soft, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle, crush together peanuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime zest and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper until a chunky paste is formed.
- Remove soup from heat and purée using either a standard blender or immersion blender.
- Return soup to pot (if using blender) and stir in coconut milk (or milk of choice), lime juice and sugar; season to taste with additional salt.
- Top each serving with peanut-cilantro paste and enjoy.
Notes
What to do if the soup is too thin: simmer the soup for a bit to thicken it up.
What to do if the soup is too thick: add a bit more broth or water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Can I use curry paste instead of powder? Absolutely, I haven’t tested this recipe with curry paste, but it will be delicious either way. I recommend using a tablespoon of red curry paste.
Nutrition
Serving: 11/3 cupCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2.8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 556mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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