Caribbean Sweet Potato Coconut Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 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)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.
• 4 serve with garnishes of your choice.