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4.8 from 87 votes

Spicy {Or Not} Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 red onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 7-8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or use about 3-4 cups of shredded, cooked chicken)
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2- inch pieces
  • 1 (14-ounce) (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot (4 or 5 quarts), melt butter over medium heat and add onions.
  2. Cook, stirring often, about 5-6 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook 5-6 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Add remaining ingredients (don't add the cooked chicken, if using, you'll add it near the end), stir well, and bring to a low boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for about 40-45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through. If using cooked chicken, stir it in at this point and let it heat through.
  5. Discard bay leaves and serve.

Notes

  • Heat: increase the red pepper flakes if you like more heat. The 1/4 teaspoon in the recipe will give gentle and flavor but is not overly spicy (as in, my kids ate it with no problem).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 1078mg (45%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 1078mg 45%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.