Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup

The flavor of this warm and comforting sweet potato and ginger soup recipe is deepened from fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, ground cumin, and cayenne.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 226 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 10 slices nickel-sized slices fresh ginger
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, ginger, cilantro, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sweet potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Off heat, purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.