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Thai Sweet-Potato Soup

A touch of spicy curry paste makes this sweet-potato soup sing. It is an obvious choice to serve with Asian food, but don’t overlook it for other meals as well. Try the soup with roasted turkey for Thanksgiving, serve it tonight with Pork Chops with Herb Rub (page 196), or warm up a fall picnic by sharing some of it from an insulated container.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium garlic clove, chopped
3 cups Vegetable Broth (page 53) or commercial low-sodium vegetable broth
3/4 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 2

    Stir in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

    Step 3

    Stir in the broth and sweet potatoes. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender. Stir in the curry paste.

    Step 4

    In a food processor or blender, process the soup in batches until smooth. Stir in the lime juice.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 114

    Step 7

    Total fat: 2.5g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 77mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 21g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 17

    Protein: 3g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 38mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 360mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 1/2 starch

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition
TagsCurryThaiSoutheast AsianAsianOnionRoot VegetableVegetableSweet PotatoPotatoLimeCitrusFruitGarlicMainSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeEasyQuickWeeknight MealsSimmerFood ProcessorCookbooks
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