Description
A rich and flavorful Gochujang Sweet Potato Soup that balances sweetness from potatoes with a savory kick from gochujang, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Begin by peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes into small chunks.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, cooking until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes: Toss in the cubed sweet potatoes and stir to blend them with the aromatic mixture.
- Pour in broth: Next, add the vegetable broth and bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Incorporate gochujang: Stir in the gochujang, starting with 1 tablespoon. Taste and adjust according to your heat preference.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Finish with coconut milk: Once blended, return the soup to the pot and add the coconut milk. Stir well and warm for another 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve with lime wedges for a zesty touch.
Notes
Adjust the spice level with gochujang to suit your taste preference. This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg