5.0 from 102 votes
Sweet Potato Soup
A velvety blend of sweet potatoes, aromatic spices, and a hint of creaminess that's perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 395 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Soup , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed, about 4 cups
- 1 apple peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger peeled
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, for garnish, optional
- 1 handful croutons for garnish, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and celery and cook until tender.
- Stir in the broth, sweet potatoes, apple, ginger, curry powder, and ⅛ teaspoon each salt & black pepper.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are very tender.
- Remove the ginger and puree the soup with a hand blender.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Top with crumbled bacon, croutons, and chives if desired.
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Notes
- Curry powder can be replaced with a cinnamon stick. Remove the cinnamon stick before pureeing.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
- To make this dairy free, replace heavy cream with full fat coconut milk.
If blending in a regular blender, be sure to allow the steam to escape while blending pressure can build in the blender. To allow steam to escape, I gently hold the lid in place ensure it isn't tightly sealed or lightly open the center piece. Cover with a kitchen towel if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
395
(20%)
Carbohydrates
45.93g
(15%)
Protein
6.22g
(12%)
Fat
21.75g
(33%)
Saturated Fat
12.04g
(60%)
Cholesterol
63.07mg
(21%)
Sodium
896.6mg
(37%)
Potassium
898.2mg
(26%)
Fiber
7.06g
(28%)
Sugar
13.16g
(26%)
Vitamin A
24914.54IU
(498%)
Vitamin C
21.49mg
(24%)
Calcium
100.51mg
(10%)
Iron
1.64mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.93g | 15% |
| Protein | 6.22g | 12% |
| Fat | 21.75g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.04g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 63.07mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 896.6mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 898.2mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7.06g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13.16g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 24914.54IU | 498% |
| Vitamin C | 21.49mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 100.51mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.