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Gochujang Sweet Potato Soup

Gochujang Sweet Potato Soup for Cozy Comfort and Health

This Gochujang Sweet Potato Soup is hearty and packed with vibrant flavors, perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes cubed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola/olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For the Garnish
  • fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • lime wedges for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes into small, even chunks. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Include minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Fold in the prepared sweet potato cubes, stirring well to combine and pick up flavors.
  5. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Once sweet potatoes are tender, stir in gochujang and adjust the heat level to your preference.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Return to the pot if using a countertop blender.
  8. Pour in coconut milk and stir gently to combine, warming on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed to enhance flavor.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro and serving with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and frozen for up to 3 months.

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