Best 4 Thai Sweet Potato With Crab Soup Recipes

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Craving a bowl of sweet, savory, creamy, and tangy soup? Look no further than Thai Sweet Potato with Crab Soup, a Southeast Asian culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This delectable soup boasts tender sweet potatoes, succulent crab meat, aromatic herbs, and a rich coconut milk broth, all simmered together to create a symphony of flavors. Whether you're a fan of Thai cuisine or simply seeking a comforting and flavorful soup, this dish promises to satisfy and leave you craving more. In this article, we present two enticing variations of this classic soup: a traditional recipe that stays true to its Thai roots and a modern rendition that incorporates unique ingredients for a contemporary twist. Both recipes are easy to follow and guarantee a delightful culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO AND CRAB SOUP



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This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the sweet potatoes, depending on what you have on hand. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 medium leeks (white portion only), finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cups vegetable stock
2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
Croutons, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute leeks and garlic until leeks are tender, 4-6 minutes., Stir in sweet potatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cayenne and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream and 2 teaspoons thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add crab and the remaining salt and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine. Top servings with crab mixture and, if desired, croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 28g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

THAI SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Great vegetarian option. Top this Thai sweet potato soup with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and unsweetened shredded coconut.

Provided by Nan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
4 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
2 cups peeled and diced carrots
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add curry paste, Sriracha sauce, ginger, and garlic; saute until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes and carrots; season with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until vegetables are fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and puree with an immersion blender until soup is smooth. Stir in coconut milk and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 826.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

THAI CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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A smooth and and spicy chicken soup with a vibrant colour that's packed full of Asian aromatics

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Dinner, Soup

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tsp olive or rapeseed oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
2cm chunk root ginger, chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, bashed
1 x 25g pack coriander, leaves and stalks chopped separately
2 tbsp red Thai curry paste
750ml chicken stock (made with 2 stock cubes)
1 small can (160ml) coconut cream
500g sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped
2 skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1 lime, juice only
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp fish sauce
crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic, chilli, ginger, lemongrass, coriander stalks and curry paste and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until the aromas are released.
  • Add the chicken stock, coconut cream and sweet potatoes and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Remove the lemongrass and discard. Carefully transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth. If freezing, for best results freeze at this point, otherwise as an easier option freeze complete recipe.
  • Return to the saucepan, add the chicken and cook gently for 5 - 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir through the lime juice, sugar and fish sauce, scatter with the coriander leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 18.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10.8 grams sugar, Fiber 3.2 grams fiber, Protein 19.2 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

THAI SWEET POTATO WITH CRAB SOUP



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More comfort food for a cold winter night! Credit goes to Darlene King, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef who owns a gourmet food shop in Port Hope, Ontario.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste (or curry powder)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large sweet potato, peeled & diced (about 12 oz)
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups coconut milk
4 ounces shelled cooked crabmeat (about 1 cup)
1 small roasted red pepper, diced
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
  • Saute onion until translucent, about 3 minutes; add garlic& saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add curry, coriander& cumin and saute for 30 seconds longer.
  • Add sweet potato& saute for another 30 seconds.
  • Pour in stock& milk, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until the sweet potato is cooked- 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, let cool slightly& ladle into a food processor.
  • Whirl until well blended, pour back into the pot, add crab& roasted red pepper and reheat.

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe sweet potatoes. - If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen or canned crab meat instead. Just be sure to thaw or drain the crab meat before using. - If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari. - Be careful not to overcook the soup, or the sweet potatoes will become mushy. - Serve the soup immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Thai sweet potato with crab soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its combination of sweet potatoes, crab meat, and aromatic spices, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting soup recipe, give Thai sweet potato with crab soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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