SWEET POTATO, GINGER AND COCONUT SOUP

Sweet Potato, Ginger and Coconut Soup image

Provided by Bonjour Elle

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 inch fresh gingerroot (minced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
olive oil
1 pinch dry chili peppers or 1/4 fresh mild chili
1 1/2 teaspoons dried lemon grass
1 large sweet potato (peeled)
200 g coconut cream
2 tablespoons fresh plain yogurt
1/2 liter vegetable stock (cube based)

Steps:

Sauté garlic and ginger in oil for 1min in large sauce pan, to release flavours.
Add vegetable stock. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add diced potato, reduce heat and simmer for 10mins, add lemon grass and chili, and continue to simmer until potato is soft, approximately 5mins.
Liquidise.
Return to heat; add coconut and yogurt. Do not boil!
Serve (garnish with olive oil, and serve with crusty bread).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 94.6, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 4.8