Vegetarian Spicy Sweet Potato Soup with Turmeric & Ginger

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Vegetarian Spicy Sweet Potato Soup with Turmeric & Ginger

This vibrant soup gets its warmth from a blend of turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, and a hit of cayenne, all bloomed with fresh garlic and ginger before the sweet potatoes go in. Simmered until tender and blended into a silky, velvety puree, it's finished with full-fat coconut milk for richness and a bright squeeze of lime juice to balance the heat. The color alone is worth the pot — a deep, glowing orange that looks as good as it tastes. Ladle it up with a scatter of fresh cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch, and you've got a cozy, satisfying bowl that fits easily into a vegetarian lineup. It's the kind of soup that tastes like it took more effort than it did, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch all week long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 medium)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with chicken broth.
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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