Indulge in a culinary journey to the crossroads of Asian flavors with our Sweet Potato, Asian Pear, and Coconut Soup. This tantalizing soup is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, featuring tender sweet potatoes, crisp Asian pears, and creamy coconut milk. Each spoonful is a symphony of textures and flavors, leaving you feeling satisfied and refreshed.
Accompanying this main recipe is a delightful array of variations to suit diverse preferences. For those who enjoy a touch of spice, the Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup brings a pleasant warmth to the palate. The Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup with Red Lentils adds a boost of protein and fiber, making it a hearty and wholesome meal. And for a refreshing twist, the Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup with Lime and Cilantro offers a burst of citrusy brightness.
No matter your taste or dietary preferences, these recipes guarantee a satisfying and flavorful experience. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the harmonious fusion of sweet potatoes, Asian pears, and coconut. Your taste buds will thank you!
SWEET POTATO AND PEAR SOUP
I'm a family physician who loves to try new recipes. This tasty cold-weather soup has garnered many warm compliments from family and friends. They rave over it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sweet potatoes, water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, cook and stir the pears and onion in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in grape juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir into the sweet potato mixture. Cool slightly., In a blender, cover and puree soup in batches; return all to one of the pans. Stir in the cream, pepper and remaining salt; heat through (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK
Sweet potato soup made with coconut milk. Serve with sour cream and more leeks.
Provided by Trey Rightnowar
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add leeks and saute in the hot butter until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and saute, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in coconut milk. Stir in chicken stock, ground black pepper, and cayenne. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Blend soup with an immersion blender; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 234.1 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
SWEET POTATO & PEAR SOUP
This is a delicious soup with a truly different taste and texture from any other soups I have eaten or made. It is nutritious and healthy for day-to-day eating and is also ideal for dinner parties. Be ready to be asked for the recipe! It reheats well, including in the microwave, and makes a great lunch to take to work. It also freezes well, so it's worth making a large quantity when you make it, so that you have some to freeze. Like most soup recipes it is easy to modify to suit your personal preferences. I first came across the basic recipe in two different Murdoch Books publications: Entertaining: Quick Short Recipes and Bowl Food: the new comfort food for people on the move. The first time I made it, the fresh pears at the greengrocers were not yet ripe and I was impatient to try the recipe! So I used canned pears (minus the pear juice, some of which I drank while making the soup). Because the soup was so delicious using the canned pears, I have continued to use them each time I have made this soup. As a garlic lover, I have so far refrained from adding garlic but with winter approaching - for those of us who are down under - I intend to add some next time I make this soup.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over a medium heat, and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until softened but not brown.
- Add the diced sweet potato and diced pear, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- If using canned pears, only sauté the diced sweet potato at this stage and add the pears later.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potato (and pears) are soft.
- If including wine in your soup, add this in the last 10 minutes while the soup is simmering.
- Cool the soup for about 30 minutes.
- If using canned pears, drain these well, reserve the juice and add the pears now.
- They will help to cool down the soup.
- There is no need to chop the pears as the soup is about to be processed.
- In batches, process the chicken broth, sweet potatoes and pears until smooth in a blender or a food processor.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup so that it is to your liking by adding either more pears or some of the reserved pear juice, or more wine.
- Return the soup to the pot.
- If serving straight away: gently reheat, without bringing to the boil, stir in a swirl of yogurt and garnish with fresh mint or parsley.
- If serving later: refrigerate after processing.
- If taking to work for lunch: take the required quantity of yogurt in a separate container and spoon onto soup after it has been heated in the microwave.
- If freezing: freeze after processing.
- When ready to serve, defrost, gently reheat, without bringing to the boil, stir in a swirl of yogurt and garnish with fresh mint or parsley.
SPICY SWEET POTATO AND COCONUT SOUP
Sweet potato soup is made Asian style with coconut milk and curry paste. This soup is easy to make and unbelievably good!
Provided by Lynn
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the sweet potatoes directly on the rack and bake until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and ginger; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and heat for 1 minute, then whisk in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the skins from the sweet potatoes and cut into bite size chunks. Add to the soup and cook for 5 more minutes so they can soak up the flavor. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of sesame oil and a little bit of cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 645.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
SPEEDY SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH COCONUT
A soup that's ready in 20 minutes - yes, it's that quick. So put that tin opener away
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Main course, Snack, Soup, Supper
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a deep saucepan, then soften the onion for 4-5 mins. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 min more until fragrant. Add the grated sweet potato and stock, then bring quickly to the boil, simmering for 5 mins until the potato is tender.
- Remove the soup from the heat, stir in the coconut and seasoning, then cool briefly before whizzing with a stick blender until smooth. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with warm naan breads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.56 milligram of sodium
SWEET POTATO, ASIAN PEAR, AND COCONUT SOUP
On a busy day, I needed a soup that could tolerate being prepared in fits and starts. I roasted the potatoes and steamed the pears early in the day and left things on simmer until I had time to focus. This recipe can be adapted for vegetarians or vegans by using vegetable stock and replacing the cream with a dairy alternative or the water used to steam the pears.
Provided by HopeJohnJP
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Roast scrubbed potatoes on a foil lined cooking sheet until fork tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat, wrap loosely in foil and allow to cool. Set aside.
- Quarter and core two of the pears, reserving the third. Place in a steaming basket over a small amount of simmering water, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat, covered, and allow to cool.
- Heat the oil over medium low heat in a generous soup pot. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and chile and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pare the cooked, cooled potato, cut into chunks, and add to the pot.
- Peel the cooked, cooled pear, cut into chunks, and add to the pot. If desired, reserve the steaming water to thin the soup's consistency at the end of the recipe.
- Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and puree. (An immersion blender is a handy tool for this.).
- Return to stove and stir in unsweetened coconut milk and cilantro. Heat slowly until hot through, adding cream and/or the pear steaming water to reach desired consistency. Check seasoning.
- Meanwhile, quarter, core, and dice the reserved pear.
- Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of cream, if desired, coconut flakes, diced pear, and a cilantro leaf. Offer hot sauce for those who need more kick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.8, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 275.5, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 14.8, Protein 7.5
Tips:
- Use ripe, sweet potatoes. This will ensure that your soup is naturally sweet and flavorful.
- Roast the sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup. This will caramelize the sugars in the potatoes and give them a richer, deeper flavor.
- Use a good quality Asian pear. Asian pears are sweeter and more flavorful than regular pears, and they hold their shape well when cooked.
- Add the coconut milk at the end of cooking. This will prevent it from curdling.
- Season the soup to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or ginger, depending on your personal preference.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges. You can also add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra richness.
Conclusion:
This sweet potato, Asian pear, and coconut soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and Asian pears. The soup is naturally sweet and flavorful, with a creamy texture and a hint of spice. It's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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