Sweet potato soup, a staple of Eastern Shore cuisine, offers a unique blend of creamy sweetness and warming spices. This soup’s velvety texture and vibrant flavor make it a favorite amongst locals. Even better, it’s remarkably easy to make, transforming basic ingredients into a comforting dish in no time.
Ingredients needed
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(2) Large Sweet Potatoes
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(1) Onion, Medium
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(1) Apple, Medium
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(2) Garlic Cloves
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Ginger, Freshly Grated
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Olive Oil
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Cumin, Ground
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Turmeric, Ground
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Cinnamon, Ground
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Coconut Milk
Apple Cider Vinegar
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley or coriander for garnish
- A squeeze of lime juice (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon and cook for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the sweet potatoes, apple and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a traditional blender and blend in batches, making sure to leave a small vent for the steam to escape.
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Heat the soup for a few more minutes until it’s heated through.
- Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or coriander, a squeeze of lime juice if desired, and a drizzle of coconut milk.