CURRIED SWEET POTATO SOUP

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This lovely, cream soup makes a fabulous first course at special sit-down dinners. I often double the recipe because family and friends can't stop eating it!-Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1-1/4 cups water
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
Optional garnishes: minced fresh cilantro, toasted shredded coconut and toasted chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the curry, gingerroot and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan. Stir in the coconut milk, cream and cilantro; heat through. Garnish with cilantro, coconut and pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 16g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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