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Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Sweet potato soup is a rich blend of creamy sweet potatoes, carrots, fresh ginger, and a hint of spice! It's velvety smooth, filling and delicious.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 pound sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or more for thinner consistency
Garnish
  • Watercress
  • pistachios
  • coconut cream or yogurt
  • red pepper flakes
  • cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and paprika. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. To serve, pour into a bowl and garnish with coconut cream or yogurt, chopped pistachios, red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper and watercress.

Notes

  • Try not to exceed 1 1/2 pounds of sweet potato, otherwise you may exceed the maximum fill line on your blender.
  • Remember that you can always add a little water or broth as necessary to achieve a thinner consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1069mg (45%) Potassium 760mg (22%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 32374IU (647%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

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.