I got a bit of South Asian flavor for you today! Sweet Potato Curry Shrimp Soup is super simple to make, healthy, thick soup that is loaded with a sweet creamy flavor. Paleo friendly, Gluten Free and Dairy Free.
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Now about this incredible soup. I have been on a huge soup kick over the last few weeks. It must be my anticipation of the cooler weather. My husband actually asked if we were ever again going to eat dinner off a plate and not a bowl. Think that might have been a hint that he wants a big ol’ steak for dinner soon?
If you are new to curry, you need to become familiar. Curry is made up of numerous spices, one being turmeric which is a huge anti inflammatory.
The shrimp adds a great source of protein, the sweet potatoes complex carbohydrates to supply fiber, and potassium.
I hope you will give this soup a try. If you do make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below or take a photo and tag me on Instagram or Twitter with #ahealthylifeforme.
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- 1 1/4 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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- 1 teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced {1 cup}
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon green curry paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen peas {omit for paleo}
- Juice of 2 limes, divided
- Slices from 1/2 lime
- Fresh cut cilantro for topping
- Slice 2 large sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, leaving skins on.
- Cover with water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook, covered, over high heat until tender, 20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Place shrimp and lime juice from one lime in bowl, toss and set aside.
- Place medium pot over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon coconut oil and melt. Toss in onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft, about 3-4 minutes {do not let garlic burn}
- Add mashed sweet potatoes and chicken broth to blender and blend until smooth. Add to onion mix.
- Toss in curry, and ginger and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp and the juice as well as peas, stir in and cook 5 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through {they should be pink}
- Remove from heat and add juice from remaining lime.
- Serve and top with fresh cut cilantro leaves.
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The flavors and colors are perfect! I would love a big bowl of this for dinner!
Thanks Ashley!
Looks fantastic! I need to try this soup! I just love all ingredients 🙂
Thanks Medeja.
OH man… sweet creamy and healthy! Heck yes! This soup sounds amazing!
Thanks Krista!
Love anything with curry flavor, and this sweet potato soup looks amazing. Love the addition of shrimp!
Thanks Erin.
Your soup looks absolutely amazing! I cook soup nonstop once the weather turns and I’m always looking for something new to try. I know my husband is going to love this as much as I will. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Michelle.
I’m LOVING the flavors in this soup! It sounds so delicious, and looks surprisingly easy to make!
It is simple and quick to make.
That truly IS an incredible soup! And so beautiful.
Thank you Dorothy!
Love the new site updates! I absolutely love curry, it’s one of my childhood favs! This version looks fabulous 🙂
Thanks Maryanne, I really like the new look and feel of the blog. Thanks for checking out my soup!
As soon as I saw the recipe, I knew I had to try it. It is delicious and every bit as easy and fast as it appears.
I can’t wait to make this for others to enjoy! Thank you, Amy!
Thanks for letting me know Terry. We love it, I was thrilled with how thick and yummy the broth is each time I make it!
I love all this pretty food I’m staring at! I drooled!!
I made this today for lunch, and for my dad to have for lunch tomorrow. He is on a really restrictive diet for healing right now, and finding foods to cook that actually taste delicious can be tricky. This hit the spot! It’s so flavorful and warming! (Not to mention super healthy)
A couple additions I made:
-I added two small cloves garlic extra
-used fresh grated ginger
-added 1/4-1/2 Cup canned coconut milk at the very end
-put 3-4 drops traditional fish sauce at end
Definitely making this again. Thanks for this simple, fast, flavorful recipe!
Thank you so much for stopping back and letting me know you and your Dad enjoyed the recipe!