Spicy Coconut Sweet Potato Soup

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, and sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2

Add the sweet potato, garlic, jalapeño, ginger, coriander, and turmeric, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of water, the coconut milk, and 1 teaspoon salt, raise the heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Let cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. Add a bit of water if the soup is too thick.

Step 4

Combine the lime juice and the yogurt and stir until smooth. Ladle the soup into soup bowls and top with a swirls of the yogurt, and some cilantro.