Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
The perfect sweet potato soup for fall! It's a nourishing, creamy blend of sweet potatoes, carrots, fresh ginger, and a hint of spice. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 3 carrots sliced
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 1/2 pound sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth or more for thinner consistency
Garnish
- watercress
- pistachios
- coconut cream or yogurt
- red pepper flakes
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook carrots and onions. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and carrots and stir frequently for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the carrots have softened slightly.
- Add seasoning. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and paprika. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potato and vegetable broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, add the lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is fork-tender.
- Blend. Use a ladle to transfer the soup ingredients to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for one minute or until creamy. You can add more broth or water for a thinner consistency.
- Serve. Pour into a bowl and garnish with coconut cream or yogurt and chopped herbs. I have more topping ideas in the post above!
Video
Notes
- Try not to exceed 1 1/2 pounds of sweet potato. Otherwise, you may exceed the maximum fill line on your blender.
- Remember that you can always add a little water or broth as necessary to achieve a thinner consistency.
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Sweet potato notes:
- Choose orange or red skinned potatoes. These are known as the “moist varieties” and tend to be sweeter, creamier, and less starchy.
- Don’t be confused with yams. Sometimes, the red and orange potatoes are labeled as yams, but they tend to be more starchy and dry.
- Look for smooth skins and no soft spots. Make sure there are no discolorations and that the potato is nice and firm.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 32374IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg