Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1½ pounds / 680 grams), peeled and cubed
1 apple, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3 to 4 cups (720 to 960 milliliters) vegetable broth
1 (14-ounce / 400-milliliter) can full-fat coconut milk, with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) reserved for garnish
Coconut milk for swirl
Fresh cilantro
Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
1-Heat: 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2-Add: the chopped onion, along with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and sauté until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
3-Mix: in the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and chopped apple, cooking until they begin to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4-Stir: in the grated garlic, grated ginger, ground coriander, and smoked paprika until fragrant.
5-Pour: in 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, then add 3 cups of vegetable broth and the full can of coconut milk (reserving ¼ cup for garnish).
6-Bring: the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer; cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
7-Let: the soup cool slightly, then puree it in batches using a blender or immersion blender until smooth.
8-If: the soup is too thick, add up to one additional cup of broth and blend again; adjust seasoning as desired.
Last Step:
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🥥 Reserve some coconut milk for a beautiful garnish swirl.
🔥 Add hot pepper flakes or cayenne to bring a spicy kick.
❄️ The soup freezes well; stir in water or broth when reheating if it thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
