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Sweet Potato, Coconut and Gingerroot Soup

Updated Nov 15, 2021
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Fresh gingerroot, coconut milk and Progresso™ vegetable broth provide a unique flavor foundation for this sophisticated but easy sweet potato soup.

Sweet Potato, Coconut and Gingerroot Soup

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups Progresso™ vegetable broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 can (13.66 oz) unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Grated peel of 1 medium lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 3-quart saucepan, heat sweet potatoes, broth, gingerroot, salt and red pepper to simmering over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Step 
    2
    In blender or food processor, place half of the soup mixture (see tip). Cover; blend on high speed until smooth, scraping down sides if necessary. Puree soup until smooth. Repeat with remaining soup. Return mixture to saucepan; beat in coconut milk and lime juice with whisk. Reheat 5 minutes over medium heat (do not boil).
  • Step 
    3
    Ladle into serving bowls; garnish with sprinkling of lime peel and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition

360 Calories
20g Total Fat
4g Protein
40g Total Carbohydrate
11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
18g
89%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
700mg
29%
Potassium
790mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
13%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
11g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
480%
480%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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