Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup

Name: Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 quart vegetable broth; 10 slices nickel-sized slices fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 cup sour cream

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This sweet potato and ginger soup recipe recreates a soup I was served at a wonderful restaurant in downtown Greensboro, NC. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes combined with the fragrant ginger, earthy cumin, and spicy cayenne give this soup a deep flavor with multiple levels of warmth. If an immersion blender is unavailable, you can blend the soup in a regular blender in small batches.

Submitted by Jim Grant

Updated on January 27, 2025

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

8

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 quart vegetable broth
10 slices nickel-sized slices fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226	Calories
9g	Fat
35g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 337mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 550mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup

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