Savory Sweet Potato and Corn Delight

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• ½ large sweet onion, like Vidalia®, finely diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 5 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 ⅓ cups of light cream
• 1 can (11 ounces) of creamed corn
• 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
• ½ tablespoon of ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon of soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon of red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1 can (10 ounces) of whole kernel corn, drained
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.

Step 1

Prepare a delightful sweet potato soup with a twist:

Step 2

Begin by dicing 1 1/2 sweet potatoes and roughly chopping the remaining 2 1/2. Place the diced sweet potatoes into a generously sized pot and cover them with salted water, bringing the mixture to a satisfying boil. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let them cook until they are just tender, which should take around 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, drain them well.

Step 3

In a large stockpot, melt a pat of butter over medium heat. Add in the vibrant colors of carrots, celery, onion, and garlic, sautéing them to release their flavors for about 5 minutes. Incorporate the roughly chopped sweet potatoes and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable stock, creating a fragrant symphony in the pot, and bring it to a lively boil. Let it bubble for a couple of minutes before reducing the heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the sweet potatoes to become tender, a process that may take approximately 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 5

In a delightful twist, combine cream, half of the creamed corn, brown sugar, coriander, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger into the mix. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to dance harmoniously.

Step 6

With finesse, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in the remaining creamed corn, the reserved boiled sweet potatoes, and whole kernel corn, infusing the soup with a delightful variety of textures. Let it simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once ready, remove the pot from the heat and season the soup with a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of pepper to taste.