Diabetic Living Australia

VEGIE SOUPS

SWEET POTATO, COCONUT & LEMONGRASS SOUP

PREP TIME: 15 MINS

COOK TIME: 30 MINS

SERVES 4 (AS A LIGHT MEAL)

2 Tbsp olive oil
4 green shallots, sliced
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, outer leaves removed, stalk finely chopped
5cm piece ginger, sliced
800g orange sweet potato, chopped
500ml (2 cups) water
300ml salt-reduced vegetable stock or gluten-free stock
200ml light coconut milk
1 green chilli, halved lengthways, deseeded
1 tsp caster sugar
Juice of 2 limes
1 small bunch coriander

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