Simple Sweet Potato Soup
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Simple Sweet Potato Soup
Description
The recipe begins by gently sautéing diced onion in olive oil until tender, followed by briefly cooking minced garlic and grated ginger. Chunks of peeled sweet potato are then added and seasoned before vegetable broth is poured in. The mixture is brought to a boil and simmered until the sweet potatoes are soft enough to blend smoothly.
Using a blender or immersion blender, the soup is pureed to a creamy consistency. It’s returned to the stove where shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in, melting to add richness and a subtle sharpness to the sweet base. The finished soup is seasoned further as needed and garnished with sliced chives, which add a fresh, mild onion flavor and color contrast.
This soup is suitable for warming meals or starters and can be served alongside bread or salads for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger grated
- 2 pounds sweet potato peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons chives to garnish, sliced
Instructions
- Place a large soup pot on the stove over medium high heat. Add in olive oil and onion and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Add in garlic and ginger and saute 1 minute more.
- Add in sweet potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the soup mixture to a blender and blend in batches until smooth, or use an immersion blender.
- Return to a pot over low heat and add in the cheddar cheese. Stir until melted. Taste and add more salt if desired. Serve topped with green onions or chives.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1022mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 570mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 21993IU | 440% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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