Sweet Potato and Spring Onion Soup
by Tarla Dalal
The sweet potato and spring onion soup is much more than a flavourful appetiser. It is actually a sumptuous meal in its own right. Energy-giving and wholesome sweet potatoes are combined with aromatic spring onions in this delectable soup, which gathers its rich texture and mouth-feel from a cuppa of milk and oodles of fresh cream. It is a wonderful selection for kids as well as elders as it not only satiates hunger but also gives enough energy to handle the action-packed day.
Sweet Potato and Spring Onion Soup recipe - How to make Sweet Potato and Spring Onion Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups sweet potato (shakarkand) cubes
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions whites (with 1” green stem)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 cup milk
2 tbsp fresh cream
salt to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black peppercorns (kalimirch) to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp spring onion greens
- Method
- Combine the sweet potato, spring onions and 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Blend in a mixer to a smooth puree and strain the mixture using a strainer. Keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the plain flour and cook on a slow flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the milk , mix well and cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously with the help of a whisk.
- Add the sweet potato-spring onion mixture, cream, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another 4 to minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately garnished with spring onion greens.
| Energy | 180 cal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 246.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 17.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4 mcg |
| Calcium | 140.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 42.4 mg |
| Potassium | 294.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |