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Curried Sweet Potato and Persimmon Soup

A drizzle of paprika olive oil and a handful of crushed pistachios are the perfect toppings for this savory bowl of comforting spiced flavors.

Curried Sweet Potato and Persimmon Soup in bowls.

Curried Sweet Potato and Persimmon Soup

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or another neutral oil
  • 1 cup chopped leek
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons peeled grated fresh ginger
  • 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 4 Fuyu persimmons chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika divided
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 32-ounce container chicken broth
  • 1 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped salted pistachios

Method
 

  1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add leek, garlic, and ginger; cook until softened, 2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, persimmons, salt, curry powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and red pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until aromatic, 2 minutes.
  2. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until sweet potatoes and persimmons are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Working in batches, transfer mixture to the container of a blender; process until smooth. Return soup to pan; cook over medium heat. Add coconut milk; cook stirring occasionally, until heated through. Do not boil.
  4. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and remaining ¼ teaspoon paprika. Drizzle oil over servings of soup. Top with pistachios.

 

Curried Sweet Potato and Persimmon Soup in bowls.

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