Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total:  30 min

Ingredients

2 tsp. sesame oil
1 onion, diced
1-2 tsp. fresh ginger root, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1/2 - 1 tsp. Thai red curry paste
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup coconut milk
1 lime, zest and juice
sliced spring onion or sprig of cilantro, to garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil. Saute onion, garlic and ginger until lightly browned. Add curry paste and stir for 30 seconds.
2. Add vegetable broth and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer, allowing potatoes to cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Using a handheld immersion blender, puree soup.
4. Add coconut milk, lime juice and zest and stir to combine. Heat thoroughly, without boiling.
5. Serve warm, garnished with spring onions or a sprig of cilantro.

Lightly adapted from care2.com