Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chilli soup

Name: Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chilli soup
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil for frying; 2 large onions, sliced; ½ red chilli, finely sliced (or a whole chilli if you like more heat); 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons ginger paste (or two tsp. grated garlic); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 kilogram (2.2lb) yellow sweet potatoes, sliced into chunks; 750 millilitre (3 cups) vegetable stock; 400 millilitre (3.5 fl oz) coconut milk; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 lime (we will use the juice of half and the zest of the whole lime); coriander for garnishing (optional); chopped peanuts for garnishing (optional but recommended)

Instructions

Cook:55min

This sweet potato, coconut and chilli soup is a marvel! It's remarkably simple to prepare and perfect for making a large batch to enjoy throughout the week. Pair it with a fresh, crunchy roll and you have a wholly satisfying meal that's both easy to make and utterly delicious.

Updated at: Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:56:39 GMT