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Yam Soup
🏝️ Caribbean

Yam Soup

🏝️ Caribbean

A clear, restorative caribbean soup starring yam — light on the palate, big on aroma. About 30 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, diced
  • Garlic3 cloves, minced
  • Stock or Broth1 litre
  • Coconut Oil1 tbsp
  • Allspice1/2 tsp
  • Fresh Thymesmall handful
  • Yam600 g
  • Dumplings100 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sweat the onion in the Coconut Oil until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and allspice and cook for 30 seconds more.

  3. 3

    Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer, and add the yam.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently until the yam is just cooked through and the broth tastes rounded.

  5. 5

    Ladle into warm bowls and top each with fresh thyme and a grind of black pepper.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.

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Watch how it's made

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