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Coconut and sweet potato soup

Recipe Information

Description:
Coconut and sweet potato soup is a delicious Thai recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 1 hour of prep time and about 40 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 10 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 10
Preparation Time 1 Hour
Cook Time 40 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 40 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Sweet Potatoes; Coconut Milk
Category Vegetables; Fruit; Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Soup
Cuisine Thai
Cook Method Sautéing; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced, divided

  • 10 garlic cloves

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 3/4 cups coconut milk

  • 1 1/2 cups skim milk

  • 1 1/2 cups (1 can) cream of celery soup

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Directions

  • Boil the water in a pot and add one of the diced sweet potatoes. Cook until fork tender. Mash thoroughly.

  • Sauté the garlic cloves in olive oil in a pan. Add the garlic to a stock pot along with all other ingredients except the remaining sweet potato. Cook on the stove for 20 minutes. Reduce to a simmer.

  • Add the remaining diced sweet potato and simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Add in the parsley after the soup is cooked.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 114 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 4mg

  • Sodium: 310mg

  • Potassium: 119mg

  • Carbohydrate: 16g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 3g