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Smoky Sweet Potato Soup
Smoky sweet potato soup features a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors ~ serve this delicious fall soup as a Thanksgiving starter or in a steamy mug for a cozy lunch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the soup
- 2 Tbsp butter (or substitute olive oil)
- 1.7 lbs sweet potatoes (or about 2 medium-large sweet potatoes), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly diced
- 4 cups chicken stock (32 ounces), or substitute vegetable stock
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
for the lime yogurt drizzle
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1/2 lime
- Small pinch salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large stockpot, and simmer the chopped sweet potatoes and onions for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the stock, salt, and spices, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are completely tender.
- Allow the soup to cool slightly, and blend until smooth using an immersion blender, or regular blender. Blend in batches if needed.
- Return the soup to the stockpot and heat until hot, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.
- To make the sauce, whisk together all of the ingredients until smooth, adding just enough water to make it pourable. Serve drizzled over the finished soup.
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Notes
- A little goes a long way with sweet potatoes, and I like to ladle this into small bowls, or mugs, for the perfect serving size.
- This soup is a healthy, low calorie choice. Sweet potatoes have a lower GI and more fiber than regular potatoes, along with plenty of beta carotene.
- The soup will freeze well, just don't add the yogurt drizzle until you're ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
534mg
(22%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
18685IU
(374%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 534mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 18685IU | 374% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.