Jerk Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup
A thick, warming soup of sweet potato, tender chicken and coconut with a proper jerk kick.
Made with Homemade chicken stock and Jerk marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 6 minutes, until soft.
6 min - 2
Add the chicken pieces and 60 ml of your ready made jerk marinade (see the base recipe). Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes, until the chicken is sealed.
4 min - 3
Add the sweet potato and 1 litre of your ready made homemade chicken stock (see the base recipe). Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, until the sweet potato is very soft.
20 min - 4
Lift out the chicken pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 5
Blend the soup with a stick blender until smooth. Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice, then return the chicken. Heat for 5 minutes until the chicken is piping hot and cooked through.
5 min - 6
Season to taste and serve in warm bowls with coriander.
Tips
- Blend the soup with the chicken removed, so the pieces keep their texture.
- If the soup is too thick, loosen it with a little extra stock or water rather than more coconut milk.
- For a smoky edge, roast the sweet potato in the oven first and add it to the pan with the stock.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, cooled within 2 hours. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through, and do not reheat more than once.
Questions
Can I make this soup vegan?
Yes. Leave out the chicken, use homemade vegetable stock instead of chicken stock, and add a tin of drained chickpeas at the end. The jerk marinade itself is already vegan.
Can I use shop bought stock?
Yes, but choose a gluten free stock cube or liquid stock and check the salt, as the jerk marinade already contains tamari. A low salt stock gives you more control.
How spicy is it?
Medium hot. Sweet potato and coconut milk soften the heat. For a milder soup use 40 ml of jerk marinade, then add extra at the table if you want more.
More made with homemade chicken stock
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.