🍽️ Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup
A velvety, warming soup with sweet potato, carrots and ginger — comforting and easy to digest.
Ingredients
- ·3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- ·2 carrots, chopped
- ·1 small onion, chopped
- ·1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- ·750 ml vegetable broth
- ·1 tbsp olive oil
- ·½ tsp turmeric
- ·Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ·50–100 ml unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk (optional, for creaminess)
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- 3
Stir in ginger and turmeric; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add sweet potatoes and carrots.
- 5
Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- 6
Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- 7
Blend until smooth.
- 8
Stir in plant-based milk for a creamier texture if desired.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper.
🌿 Why This Recipe Supports Gut Health
Sweet potatoes provide fibre and beta-carotene, while ginger has traditionally been used to support digestion and reduce digestive discomfort.
Nutrition Per Serving
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
These recipes are not intended as medical advice. Everyone with IBD responds differently to foods — always adapt based on your personal tolerances and consult your healthcare professional if you have dietary concerns.