Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Show me a man who lives alone and has a perpetually clean kitchen, and 8 times out of 9 I'll show you a man with detestable spiritual qualities."
-Charles Bukowski, Poet
The refrigerator light goes on...
There is just everything good about this recipe. The yams are full of fiber and great vitamins and minerals so it's a bit of a sneaky way to get healthy. The ginger and curry are rich and warm, making this perfect for a cold evening. Serve with a bit of toast and chutney and you have perfect simple meal.
Thai Sweet Potato Soup
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Cooking Time: 75 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
This recipe makes great leftovers.
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 1 medium | onion (diced) |
| 1 clove | garlic (minced) |
| 24 ounces | yams (diced |
| 1 tsp | Thai red curry paste |
| 2 cups | no salt added vegetable stock |
| 1 | lime (juiced) |
| 1 Tbsp | fresh ginger (peeled and minced) |
| 1/2 cup | light coconut milk |
Place olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium high heat.
Add the onion and cook for about 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Stir frequently.
Add the yams, curry paste, stock, lime juice, and ginger.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool for about 10 minutes. Using a stick blender or blender, puree until smooth.
Add the coconut milk, stir, and bring back to temperature gently.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 265 | Calories from Fat 39 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 4g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 92mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrates 53g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 4g |
| Vitamin A 6% | Vitamin C 55% |
| Calcium 3% | Iron 10% |
| Vitamin K 6 mcg | Potassium 1514 mg |
| Magnesium 49 mg | |