Shrimp and Sweet Potato Soup

Shrimp and Sweet Potato Soup

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Shrimp and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 🍤 500g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 🍠 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🌶️ 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 🥛 4 cups vegetable or seafood stock
• 🥄 1 cup coconut milk
• 🌱 1 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
• 🧈 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🍋 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• Prep: ⏱️ 10 minutes
• Cooking: ⏱️ 30 minutes
• Total: ⏱️ 40 minutes

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion and garlic:
   🧈 Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Add sweet potatoes and spices:
   🍠 Step 2: Stir in the sweet potato cubes and smoked paprika. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat the potatoes in the spices.
3. Simmer the soup:
   🥣 Step 3: Pour in the vegetable or seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Blend the soup base:
   🥄 Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or blend in batches in a blender).
5. Cook the shrimp:
   🍤 Step 5: Add the shrimp to the soup and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
6. Add coconut milk and lime juice:
   🥛 Step 6: Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently without boiling.
7. Serve:
   🍵 Step 7: Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve hot.

Sweet and Savory Delight!

Enjoy this soup as a main dish with crusty bread or a simple side salad.