Name: Zanzibar Sweet Potato Bisque
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1½ lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces; 3½ cups vegetable stock; 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces; ¼ cup dark brown sugar; ¼ cup heavy cream

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Zanzibar Sweet Potato Bisque

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Global Cuisines

Quick & Easy Meals

Creamy sweet potatoes meet warm East African spices in a rich, comforting bisque that brings Zanzibar-inspired flavor to classic autumn soup.

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Serves 4 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 45 minutes

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Ingredients

2 to 4 Tbsp. Zanzibar Curry Powder

1½ lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 3½ cups vegetable stock 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup dark brown sugar

½ tsp. Kosher Salt

¼ tsp. Fine Black Malabar Pepper

¼ cup heavy cream

Directions

Step 1 Place the sweet potatoes and vegetable stock in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the Zanzibar Curry Powder and apples. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the apples to soften and the curry to bloom in the hot broth.

Step 2 Transfer the sweet potatoes, apples, brown sugar, salt, pepper, heavy cream, and vegetable stock to a blender or food processor. Blend until silky smooth.

Step 3 Return the bisque to the pot and warm gently over low heat if needed. Do not boil.

Step 4 Serve topped with Sage and Savory Croutons, fresh mint, parsley, or cilantro, and a drizzle of honey and/or Garlic Chili Crisp Oil.

Recipe Notes

For mild bisque, use 2 Tbsp. Of Zanzibar Curry Powder. For a spicier bisque use up to 4 Tbsp.

Top with Sage and Savory Croutons and Garlic Chili Crisp Oil.