Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup


3.8 of 5 (33)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 132.5
  • Total Fat: 5.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,563.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 3.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp Ginger chopped
    2 Tbsp Margarine
    3 Leeks, chopped (white and light green only)
    4 Sweet Potatoes, Peel and Dice
    Pinch Cayenne, Salt and Pepper
    6 Cup Chicken Stock
    2 Tsp Ground Coriander
    1 Tbsp Ground Cumin

Directions

Saute leeks, potatoes and ginger in hot margarine till softened (13 minutes)
Add Spices, stir well
Add stock, bring to the boil and simmer till cooked (15 minutes).
Buzz or put through blender puree, Before serving add splash of lemon juice (opt) and garnish with frothie skim milk.

makes 8 1cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PCREIGHTON.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I threw this is in the slow cooker, which doesn't need the butter then. Also, I subbed some low fat milk for half of the broth to reduce salt and add calicum. - 5/11/09


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Sounds great and I would add 1/2 a small butternut squash to round out the flavor; plus use EVOO to saute not margarine..a healthier fat!! Serve with a dollop of FF plain yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts. - 4/16/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great fall recipe! I also added an apple and a pinch of cinnamon. I would definately make this again. - 10/14/11


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe - 12/21/10


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Delicious! Tasted wonderful on a cold winter evening. - 1/25/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love sweet potatoes, and always look for ways to make healthy meals with them. Reading the comments, I'd use olive oil instead to saute, and just let it cook longer. Also would add butternut squash for the vitamin boost. Great stuff! - 12/21/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I would like to try adding cooked corn to this recipe after it is pureed. Would add some chunk to it. - 12/21/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is great! - 12/21/10


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Not sure where all the sodium comes from in this recipe - too much for my hubby who has high blood pressure - will calculate with salt free broth & EVOO & see if I can make this for us - sounds yummy! - 4/23/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    DON'T BELIEVE THESE SODIUM COUNTS! They are always way more than the ingredients show they should be. Take a look at the ingredients. The only things containing much sodium are the broth and margarine. Use low-sodium broth if you are still concerned. Sounds good. Will try this one - 4/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    delicious! - 2/26/08


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    Take out the margarine and use butter instead for a healthier recipe. Margarine is one of the most unhealthly fats created by humans and should never be consumed! - 9/10/11


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    I think I will try this recipe using vegetable broth for my vegetarian son when he comes home from college at Christmas. - 9/1/11


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    I used my homemade chicken stock to cut the sodium content way down! - 8/31/11


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    Good
    was different--good tho! - 8/31/11


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    Quite good. - 8/31/11


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    I have never tried this with ginger. - 8/31/11


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Three stars because it was missing something. My Sweetie ate it and said, "BACON!!" Yes, I think he's on to something. Next time I'll put some bacon in it and see if it can go from three stars to five. - 12/22/10


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    This sounds quite interesting and I'm eager to give it a try. Must go on a foraging mission tomorrow! - 12/21/10


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    this is a very good tasting soup, different but good . - 12/21/10


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    Incredible!
    Sounds like a good heart soup. - 12/21/10


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    I love soups so I will definitely be making this soup. - 12/21/10


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    All The sodium!!! - 12/21/10


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    Incredible!
    easy and low cal! - 12/21/10


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    This sounds wonderful......will try it soon. - 12/21/10


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Just read the recipe and I will try this recipe. Sounds really delicious. - 12/21/10


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    Very Good
    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Just reading the recipe - it sounds yummy! - 4/20/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds good. - 4/19/09


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    Incredible!
    Delicious. I used olive oil for sauting, added about 2 cups squash and made an almost double recipe. Used 4 Tbsp of fresh ginger. Yum! Hope my small group likes it. The big test will be on my small group after church today. They loved it! - 4/19/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    It sound good - 4/16/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds yummy. Thanks for mentioning the sodium flaws, CJSENK. I looked it over and agree. I can't wait to make this! - 4/16/09


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    delicious!!! - 4/15/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Sounds very good. But it has WAY too much sodium. - 4/15/09


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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Sodium is way too high for me. - 4/15/09


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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
    The sodium in this recipe would kill me. But I would try it with a variation. Love the ginger-sweet potato combination though. - 4/15/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Sounds great ...I will use low sodium veggie broth instead and skip the margarine and skim milk Thanks - 4/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great taste, tho I modified it, using what was in the kitchen: 2 large sweet potatoes and half an acorn squash, 1 leek and 1 red onion, mushroom broth (I'm a vegetarian), lots of ginger, and a cube of frozen garlic and basil from the garden last summer. Will try the suggested spices next time. - 12/24/10