5.0 from 3 votes
Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
This subtly sweet and savory Sweet Potato Soup Recipe is a hit with even the pickiest of eaters!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 368 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or additional olive oil
- 2 large onions diced
- 2 leeks white and pale green parts only, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup cream or 1–2 tablespoons of butter
- Optional topping olive oil, cream, yogurt, sour cream, croutons, chopped nuts, crispy shallots
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions, leeks, and garlic for about 5 minutes, until they are soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the sweet potatoes and cumin, and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, making sure to stir frequently.
- Pour in the stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Then, mix in the cream or butter until well combined.
- Serve the soup in bowls, topped with your choice of olive oil, cream, yogurt, or sour cream, and add a sprinkle of your preferred crunchy topping. DEVOUR!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
964mg
(40%)
Potassium
866mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
22161IU
(443%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 964mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 866mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 22161IU | 443% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.