Best Caribbean Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

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CARIBBEAN POTATO SOUP



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My bright and hearty soup features an unusual blend of ingredients, including okra, kale and black-eyed peas. No kale on hand? Use spinach instead. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium onions, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
5 cups vegetable broth
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato
3 cups chopped fresh kale
1 cup frozen sliced okra
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the garlic, ginger and spices; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in broth and potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in kale and okra. Return to a boil; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until potato is tender. Add the milk, tomatoes, peas and lime juice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 954mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Sweet Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 16m

Yield 4 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 cups water
2 teaspoons cut leaf thyme
2 bay leaves
3 cups onions, diced
6 cups yams or 6 cups sweet potatoes, diced
2 cups yams or 2 cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick half circles
2 cups celery, thinly sliced
2 cups russet potatoes, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, rinsed under hot water to thaw
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons dried chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, thyme, bay leaves, onions, and diced yams to a boil.
  • Lower heat to medium and cook, covered about 30 minutes, until sweet potatoes begin to break down and form a broth.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Add celery and russet potato, and continue cooking 10 minutes.
  • Add sweet potato half circles, carrots, basil, and tarragon.
  • Lower heat and simmer, covered until veggie pieces are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add peas and parsley, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Turn burner to lowest heat.
  • Blend sour cream and milk together in blender container, and add to soup along with salt, pepper, and chives.
  • Heat gently, stirring often, until soup is hot but not boiling.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.5, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 246.7, Carbohydrate 116.9, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 15, Protein 13.6

CARIBBEAN CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Sweet potatoes and yams thrive on many of the Caribbean islands. They show up in everything from soups to desserts. This soup is creamy, sweet and very tasty.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a sharp knife and bake in a 350°F oven 1 hour or until tender.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel, place in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and basil.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add small amounts of water as necessary, about a tablespoon at a time to prevent sticking.
  • Gradually sit milk into saucepan. Add mashed sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and allspice.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until soup just begins to boil.
  • Serve right away or remove from heat and cover until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.1, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 427.8, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 6.8

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