Denise says:
This is a delicious family friendly recipe made with few ingredients; ideal for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Tov when less time and more extra guests are on the agenda! It has the most amazing exotic but subtle flavour.
Sweet potatoes offer a host of healthy benefits; they are high in vitamin C, calcium, and potassium and beta carotene. They also have a low glycaemic index which means they are good for diabetics. So start this Rosh Hashanah with a soup that is both tasty and good for you!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
1-2 tablespoons rapeseed / vegetable oil- for frying~
2 red onions- peeled and roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic – peeled and chopped
4 cm fresh ginger – peeled and finely chopped
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1.5 kg sweet potatoes –peeled and cubed
400ml coconut milk – reserve 4 tablespoons for garnish
1 litre vegetable/ chicken stock
Juice and zest of 2 limes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish: Lime zest and coconut milk
Method
1) Heat the oil in a large deep saucepan and sauté the onions, garlic and ginger for 3 minutes to ignite their flavours.2) Add the sweet potato, coconut milk and stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
3) Puree the soup in a liquidiser or hand blender until the soup is a smooth consistency.
4) Add the zest of 1 lime and the juice of both, season and taste.
5) Divide the soup between 8 bowls.
To serve the stylish way: Garnish with the remaining lime zest and swirl a little coconut milk into each bowl.