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Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
Sweet Potato Soup combines peeled and diced sweet potatoes with carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger simmered in vegetable broth, then pureed to a creamy, smooth texture. Spices like paprika and red pepper flakes provide warmth and gentle heat, while garnishes of watercress, pistachios, and coconut cream add brightness, crunch, and creaminess.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
254 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 3 carrot sliced
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 1/2 pound sweet potato peeled and diced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth or more for thinner consistency
Garnish
- watercress
- pistachio
- coconut cream or yogurt
- red pepper flakes
- black pepper cracked
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large stock pot on medium high heat. Add the diced onion and carrots and stir frequently for 6-8 minutes, or until the carrots have softened slightly.
- Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and paprika. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potato and vegetable broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, add a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is fork tender.
- Use a ladle to transfer the soup ingredients to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for one minute or until creamy. You can add more broth or water for a thinner consistency.
- To serve, pour into a bowl and garnish with coconut cream or yogurt, chopped pistachios, red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper and watercress.
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Notes
- Do not exceed 1 1/2 pounds of sweet potato to avoid overfilling your blender.
- Adjust the soup's thickness by adding extra water or vegetable broth as desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1069mg
(45%)
Potassium
760mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
32374IU
(647%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 760mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 32374IU | 647% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.