Indian-Spiced Coconut Yam Soup
 
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Creamy and delicious, this Indian Spiced Coconut Yam Soup is packed with lots of flavor and nutrients.
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 3 large carrots, diced
  • 3 large garnet yams, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or bullion (2 cubes with 4 cups water)
  • 1 15-ounce can coconut milk
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and sauté the ginger, garlic, celery, and onion until translucent and soft.
  2. Add the garam masala and stir to combine to release the flavor of the spice.
  3. Add the carrots, yams, and veggie broth.
  4. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the yams are soft.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut milk.
  6. Puree using a hand blender until creamy smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with cinnamon, to taste, before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 190 Fat: 13g Saturated fat: 10g Carbohydrates: 17g Sodium: 240mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 2g Cholesterol: 0mg
Recipe by Webicurean at http://blog.webicurean.com/2013/02/27/indian-spiced-coconut-yam-soup/