Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This quick and easy pureed sweet potato soup is made with leeks and coconut milk for creamy, comforting flavor.

Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon salted butter
1/4 cup chopped leeks
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

1 Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add leeks and saute in the hot butter until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and saute, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in coconut milk. Stir in chicken stock, ground black pepper, and cayenne. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
2 Blend soup with an immersion blender; serve.