Shrimp Curry Soup

21 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 cup garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 -2 jalapeno, diced
  • 1/4 cup curry powder
  • 1 large tart apple, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 13 1/2 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
  • cider vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 orange, zest of
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons mango chutney
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut, lightly toasted

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss sweet pototoes in 2 tablespoons of melted butter, cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    In 4-quart, heavy bottomed pan, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add onion & carrots, stir, cover and cook 15 mins,.
  3. 3
    Add garlic, ginger, chillies and curry, cook one minute.
  4. 4
    Add roasted sweet potatoes, apples and stock, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20-30 minute.
  5. 5
    Cool. Puree soup in blender in batches. Whisk in coconut milk. (Soup may be prepared ahead to this point).
  6. 6
    Re-warm soup over low heat. Season with salt, pepper and cidar vinegar.
  7. 7
    In a skillet, saute shrimp in remaining butter. Add shrimp along with orange zest, cilantro, and raisins to soup. Keep warm.
  8. 8
    Fold mango chutney into whipped cream and reserve.
  9. 9
    Ladle soup into serving bowls, spoon a dollop of cream in center and sprinkle with toasted coconut (if desired).
  10. 10
    Serve immediately.

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