Napa Dave’s Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 13
Napa Dave's Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes , peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion , sliced
2 garlic cloves , mashed
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh ginger , grated
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 lime , juice of
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 large plum tomato , seeded and diced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
288
Sugar
8g
Fat
19g
This Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup is a recipe from Napa Dave and is a tasty and healthy way to enjoy sweet potatoes. This soup is a flavorful blend of sweet potatoes, ginger, spices, and peanut butter. It is easy to make and is perfect for a cozy evening at home or for a comforting lunch. The addition of sour cream, diced tomato, and lime zest give this soup a burst of flavor. This dish is a great way to add more veggies to your diet and enjoy bold Caribbean-inspired flavors.

Instructions

1.Melt the butter in a large pot on medium heat.
2.Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
3.Add the chicken stock, sweet potatoes, cumin, red pepper flakes, and ginger to the pot.
4.Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
5.Puree soup with a blender.
6.Whisk in peanut butter, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
7.Serve hot with sour cream, diced tomato, and grated lime zest on top.

PROS

This Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a chilly day.
Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium, while the ginger and red pepper flakes add a spicy kick.
The addition of peanut butter gives the soup a creamy texture without using cream.
This soup is also vegetarian and gluten-free.

CONS

Some people may not like the spicy flavor of the soup.
If you’re not a fan of peanut butter, you can leave it out and the soup will still be delicious.
Sweet potatoes can be high in carbs so if you’re watching your carb intake, this may not be the best option for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are known to benefit heart health, digestion, and may even help prevent certain types of cancer. Ginger has been shown to reduce muscle pain and soreness, and may reduce menstrual pain. The red pepper flakes contain capsaicin, which has been linked to aiding in weight loss and reducing inflammation. Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fats.

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