CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO COCONUT SOUP

Caribbean Sweet Potato Coconut Soup image

Provided by Cinnamon Turtle

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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2 cups onions, chopped
2/3 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups water or 3 cups vegetable stock
4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel or 1/2 teaspoon orange peel, grated
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 cup pineapple juice or 1 cup orange juice
1 3/4 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste)
chopped cilantro (optional) or scallion (optional)
toasted coconut flakes (optional)

Steps:

In a soup pot, saute the onions and celery in the oil until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Cover the pot and stir often to prevent sticking.
Add the ginger, curry, nutmeg, bay leaves, and salt. Saute for another minute, stirring constantly. Add the water or stock, sweet potatoes, citrus peel, and rum. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 15 - 20 minutes.
Remove bay leaves. Add the juice and coconut milk. Puree the soup in batches until smooth. Reheat gently if needed. Stir in the lemon or lime juice.
Serve with garnishes of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.2, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 20.4, Sodium 434.4, Carbohydrate 113, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 82.4, Protein 5