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Touch Of Asia Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe


Touch Of Asia Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe
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1 year, 2 months ago
If you are a sweet 'tater fan, you will love the asian flavors in this chowder. The potato pieces add a whole new dimension and the peas add taste and a contrasting color. Top with chopped red chilies if desired.
Prep:45m Cook:12m Servings:6

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste or 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (5 to 6 large), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 14-ounce cans chicken broth
  • 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 2-inch piece fresh lemongrass or 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Package tiny frozen peas
  • Garnish with finely chopped red chile if desired.
  • Serve in homemade bread bowl.

Directions
  1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add curry paste and garlic; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in sweet potato, chicken broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, and, if desired, ginger.
  4. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat.
  5. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.
  6. Cool slightly.
  7. Discard lemongrass.
  8. Transfer half of the potato mixture (about 4 cups) in small batches to a blender or food processor.
  9. Leave half to add to chowder mixture..gives a wonderful look and texture.
  10. Cover and blend or process until smooth.
  11. Return pureed mixture to the remaining mixture in Dutch oven.
  12. Stir in white pepper and salt.
  13. Heat through.
  14. Add frozen peas for last minute or so.
  15. Nice served in bread bowl.
  16. That's it! Enjoy!

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Comments

trigger 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Another great soup for me to try.
Served in a bread bowl no less
High Five

elgab89 1 year, 2 months ago said:
JM, this is a wonderful idea to use sweet potato in a chowder! Love it!

lanacountry 1 year, 1 month ago said:
55555, JM.. :)


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