🍠 Easy sweet potato soup: curry & coconut milk (30 min)
Published on • By Lou
Quick answer: For a warm and vitamin-packed sweet potato and curry soup , simply sauté onion, garlic, and ginger, then add diced sweet potato, curry powder, a touch of carrot 🥕, and cover with water or broth. Let it simmer, blend with coconut milk 🥥, and finish with a squeeze of lime 🍋. The result: a smooth, colorful, flavorful, and vitamin-rich soup to boost your winter evenings!
🧺 Ingredients
- 🍠 700g sweet potato
- 🥕 2 carrots
- 🧅 1 yellow onion
- 🧄 2 cloves of garlic
- 🫚 1 small piece of fresh ginger
- 🌶️ 1 mild curry powder
- 💧 40 cl of water or vegetable stock
- 🥥 20 cl coconut milk
- 🫒 1 olive oil
- 🧂 1 pinch of salt, pepper
- 🍋 1 lime (for serving)
- 🌿 1 fresh coriander or parsley
💡 For an even more local soup, discover our 100% seasonal homemade soup kit !
👩🍳 Preparation – step by step
Peel the sweet potato, carrots, and onion. Cut them into large cubes for quick cooking. Mince the garlic 🧄 and grate the ginger 🫚.
In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in olive oil with the garlic and ginger. Add the mild curry powder 🌶️ and let it toast to develop the aromas. It already smells like sunshine!
Add the sweet potato and carrot. Stir well, then pour in the hot water or stock 💧. Cover and simmer over low heat until everything is very tender.
Blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Pour in the coconut milk 🥥 and stir for an exotic and velvety touch! Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve piping hot, with a squeeze of lime 🍋, coriander 🌿, and perhaps some toasted seeds or crusty bread. Guaranteed to create a cozy atmosphere!
🌱 Tips for a successful sweet potato & curry soup
- 🥗 Add an apple 🍏 for a sweet and tangy touch if you want to vary it.
- 🔥 To spice things up: a little Espelette pepper or a touch of red curry, if you like it hot!
- 🥔 Replace some of the sweet potato with butternut squash, or add a small potato for extra creaminess.
- 🥛 No coconut milk? Use plant-based or animal-based cream according to your taste.
- 🍚 For a complete meal: serve with basmati rice or add red lentils to the soup.
- 🧄 A little lemongrass or cumin will bring an original Southeast Asian twist.
- 🥄 For easy dosing, use our cl to ml converter !
- 📦 Discover our tips for spicing up your soup on our blog !
❓ FAQ – Warm and vitamin-rich sweet potato and curry soup
🍠 Can the soup be prepared in advance?
Yes, it keeps perfectly for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. It's even better the next day! Feel free to make extra for your lunches or freeze it 🥣.
🥥 Can coconut milk be substituted?
Of course! Try it with plant-based cream (soy, oat, etc.) or regular cream. You can also use a little plain yogurt for a lighter version 🥛.
🌶️ What spice can I use instead of curry?
Mild curry is great, but you can substitute turmeric, cumin, or a homemade spice blend. Also consider garam masala for a spicy Indian version!
🥗 How to make soup more nutritious?
Add red lentils, chickpeas, or serve it with rice to make a truly complete meal. The homemade soup kit is perfect for adding variety!
🍋 Can we add lime or herbs?
Yes, a touch of lime or fresh coriander adds freshness and vitamins. It's the little extra that makes all the difference in taste 😍.
🥄 My soup is too thick, what should I do?
Simply add a little water or hot broth until you reach the desired consistency. Use our cl/ml converter if needed!
🧂 How to season soup properly?
To give it a bit of a kick, add a generous pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper, and a touch of curry powder. Discover all our tips on the Neary blog .
🥕 Can we vary the vegetables?
Absolutely! Add pumpkin, squash, or even a little parsnip to change up the flavors. Let your imagination run wild! 🧑🍳
Discover the French vegetable garden basket or use our cl to ml converter to measure your recipes.
Need tips to add more flavor? Read our dedicated article .
For another inspiration, also check out this sweet potato coconut curry variation by Arosteguy.
Comments (0)
There are no comments for this article. Be the first one to leave a message!