Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

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Get ready to warm your soul with a bowl of creamy sweet potato soup. This vegan sweet potato soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. It’s packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a cozy dinner or hearty lunch.

This soup is super easy to make. You can have it ready in just 50 minutes. The mix of sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, and spices makes it rich and delicious.

This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving has 187 calories. It’s both tasty and healthy. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

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Exact Ingredients List (+ Possible Substitutes)

Sweet potato soup is a comforting dish. Here’s what you need for a tasty pot of soup:

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup water
2 onions, diced
2 leeks, white and pale green parts only
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1/3 cup cream
Salt and pepper to taste

If you’re missing some ingredients, don’t worry! You can make changes. Use more onions if leeks are too expensive. For a dairy-free soup, use coconut milk instead of cream.

Vegetable stock is good for vegetarians, but chicken stock is also tasty. The secret to a great sweet potato soup is balancing sweet potatoes with savory spices and creamy milk or cream. Adjust the amounts to what you like best.

Instructions

Are you ready to make sweet potato soup? Let’s get started! First, sauté onion, leek, and garlic in a big pot for 5 minutes. This makes a tasty base for your soup.

Then, add diced sweet potatoes and cumin to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring now and then. The sweet potatoes will start to get soft and soak up the flavors.

Next, pour in vegetable stock and add salt and pepper. Bring it to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes. The sweet potatoes should be soft when you test them with a fork.

Now, it’s time to blend the soup! Use a stick blender right in the pot or move the mix to a blender. Blend until it’s smooth and creamy.

To make it even tastier, add some cream. Your homemade sweet potato soup is now ready to eat!

For a zesty twist, try this method: Put sweet potatoes and ginger in a big saucepan with stock and water. Boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Purée with lime juice, add milk, and heat through.

With these easy steps, you’ve learned how to make a cozy sweet potato soup. Enjoy your delicious soup!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

For a silky smooth sweet potato soup, use a stick blender. It’s easier and creates less mess. If you prefer an ultra-smooth texture, a high-powered blender works wonders. When using a regular blender, let the soup cool for 10 minutes and blend in batches.

Sweet potato soup storage is simple. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freezing sweet potato soup is a great option. It stays good for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions

Want to mix things up? Try making a vegan sweet potato soup. Swap vegetable stock for chicken broth and use coconut milk instead of cream. This makes a tasty gluten-free soup for plant-based eaters.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a kick. There are many toppings for sweet potato soup. Try coconut milk, hemp hearts, or red pepper flakes for extra taste and texture.

Pair your soup with whole wheat honey brown bread or pumpkin cornbread muffins for a filling meal. Want more protein? Top your soup with roasted chickpeas or have it with maple turmeric chicken. For fun, make sweet potato croutons to put on top – they’re crispy, tasty, and go great with the soup.