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Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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This is a great soup for entertaining- no one ever guesses how easy it is to make. Minced fresh ginger root adds a fresh accent to a creamy soup.

  • Course Soups & Creams
  • Prep. Time 15 mins
  • Cooking Time 20 - 25 mins
  • Yields 8 servings

Preparation

What You Need

6 cups (1.5 l) cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
3 1/2 cups (875 ml) chicken stock
1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger root
3/4 cup (180 ml) 35 % whipping cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced toasted almonds
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh coriander

Instructions

In large saucepan, bring potatoes, stock and ginger to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 min or until potatoes are tender. Transfer to food processor; purée until smooth.

Return to saucepan over low heat; whisk in cream, lime juice, salt and pepper and heat through. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with almonds and coriander.


Tips

For the Adventurous: Add a small spoonful of pre-cooked baby shrimp to each bowl of soup before serving.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 199 Calories
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrate: 26 g
Fat: 10 g
Fibre: 2.2 g
Sodium: 579 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 4 % / 48 mg
Vitamin A: 173 %
Vitamin C: 32 %
Vitamin B6: 14 %
Riboflavin: 13 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.


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