Sweet Potato and Tapioca Soup – Chinese style – Volpi Foods

Ingredients

• 1 cup small pearl tapioca (not quick cooking) (6 ounces)
• 1 (10-ounce) sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
• 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, well-shaken
• 1/4 cup Demerara sugar , or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)