I am excited to include this Cream of Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup recipe in my collection. It holds very fond memories of my recent vacation to the Grand Canyon. Imagine eating dinner while watching the warm smile of the sunset putting the Canyon gently to sleep after a long hot day.

This Soup recipe comes from the historic El Tovar Hotel restaurant, which is located on the rim of the majestic Grand Canyon.

The first mouthful of this lovely soup had me wanting more. So much so, I was reluctant to share with my dinner companion, and we always share. I’m thrilled that Executive Chef Matthew McTigue was kind enough to pass it onto me.

The ginger provides a subtle warming flavour that is a delightful variation of traditional Sweet Potato Soup.

If you have a lot of sweet potatoes you could also make the Pumpkin Hummus recipe and substitute the pumpkin with sweet potato.

 

Nutritional Information

Sweet potatoes are a good source of

• Beta carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A. Vitamin A is necessary for eye and skin health. Since Vitamin A is fat-soluble, the cream in the recipe will help its absorption.
• Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that helps prevent cellular damage. It also supports the immune system.
• Potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure.
• Resistant starch, which is a fibre like substance that your body can’t digest, however, it is needed to feed your gut-friendly bacteria.