Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Soup is creamy, warming, and flavorful.It combines natural sweetness with gentle spice.Simple ingredients create a rich, satisfying soup.Ideal as a starter or light main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes or chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk or cream
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion until soft and lightly golden.
- Add garlic, ginger, chili flakes, cumin, and paprika; cook until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
- Coconut milk adds richness and balances heat.
- Spice levels can be easily adjusted.
- Blending creates a smooth, creamy texture.
- Soup thickens as it cools.
- Best served fresh but reheats well.