Extra cosy Spicy Sweet Potato Noodle Soup with Crispy Soy and Sesame Tofu, for the nights when you’re craving a nourishing bowl of delicious, warm and comforting, yet satisfying soup. Using healthy ingredients like sweet potato and baby spinach this simple weeknight dinner is full of flavour and sure to make you feel great. Ladled over a bowl of noodles and topped with golden, crispy pieces of soy and sesame tofu, this simple soup really is the ultimate winter warmer.
Winter weather is here, bringing grey skies, freezing temperatures, chilling winds and cosy nights spent at home. This is the kind of weather I adore and the kind of weather that calls for nourishing, warm, spicy soup and that’s exactly what I’m sharing with you today my lovely.
During the busy week our little family loves nothing more than to sit down to a beautiful bowl of soup after a freezing cold day and that’s exactly how this beautiful Spicy Sweet Potato Noodle Soup recipe came about. When I mentioned soup was on the menu, Grace demanded sweet potato soup, Harry asked for noodles and Hubby and I craved a little Thai spice. So with a little creative thinking, a lonely packet of tofu sitting in the fridge and a few pantry staples, I created this simple soup. And can I say “YUM!”.
The soup itself is spicy yet creamy, tangy yet sweet, warm, full of sweet potato and baby spinach and layered with amazing textures (hello soy and sesame bites of tofu). The soup is hearty and totally satisfying all thanks to the lovely ramen noodles, sweet potato, baby spinach and crispy pieces of tofu.
NOW LET’S CHAT MORE ABOUT INGREDIENTS…
- I love using store-bought thai curry paste in the recipe, it saves so much time whilst adding just enough spice and heat! I use 2 tablespoons in this recipe, if you prefer less/more heat – adjust accordingly.
- Garlic and ginger provide the perfect fragrant base for our delicious soup.
- The fish sauce and tamari season the soup wonderfully whilst the peanut butter adds a nutty/satay kind of vibe my kids love!
- Sweet potato adds a creaminess to the soup whilst making this soup satisfying enough to fill hungry tummies.
- The coconut cream mellows the spice and heat ever so slightly whilst adding to the soups luscious creamy texture.
- And finally the lime juice brightens the entire curry with a little zingy tang.
Crispy Soy and Sesame Tofu
Now, let’s chat more about our soy and sesame tofu because it’s delicious! I know tofu can be a ‘whomp whomp’ kinda ingredient. By it’s lonesome, let’s be real – it’s bland and well, boring! But tofu’s one redeeming quality is it’s incredible ability to soak up flavour like nothing else. So, tofu stir-fried in a screaming hot pan until golden and then swirled with a little tamari (or soy sauce), sesame oil and sesame seeds turns our humble protein-packed little friend into something truly delicious. This tofu is golden, perfectly salty with just the right amount of sesame. Try it!
Let me walk you through how easy this soup is to make….
- Start by sauteing the onion, ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the thai red curry paste and fry for another minute.
- Add the stock, sweet potato, peanut butter, tamari and fish sauce and cook until the sweet potato is tender.
- Add the coconut cream, baby spinach and lime juice and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup over a big bowl of noodles, top with crispy pieces of tofu and serve with wedges of fresh lime for that extra tangy zing. See, simple!
For the nights you’re craving a wholesome, delicious and truly satisfying soup the entire family will love, this Spicy Sweet Potato Noodle Soup is for you. It’s super simple to make, a clever combination of humble sweet potato, tofu and pantry staples that fills your home with the most cosy aromas of warmth and spice.
MORE FAMILY-FRIENDLY DINNER RECIPES:
Pumpkin Lentil Curry with Sesame Tamari Cashews
Chicken Meatballs with Kale Pesto Spaghetti
Creamy Dijon Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms
Spicy Soy & Sesame Chicken Noodles
Peanut Sesame Soy Noodles with Crispy Tofu
Sweet Cherry Tomato Spaghetti with Crispy Breadcrumbs
Wholemeal Spaghetti with Roast Capsicum Pesto & Crispy Chorizo
Pesto Prawn Spaghetti with Oven Roast Cherry Tomatoes
I know you’re going to love this Spicy Sweet Potato Noodle Soup with Crispy Tofu, please let me know if you make them by leaving a comment and rating the recipe. I’d love to hear from you and it helps encourage others to make the recipe too! Kayla xo
Christine Bouchez says
I make this often. I really love it.