Sweet Potato Soup
A comforting Sweet Potato Soup that embodies warmth and flavor, perfect for chilly nights and shared moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 Onion, diced
- 4 cups Broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Optional Garnishes: fresh herbs, pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by peeling and chopping your sweet potatoes into small chunks. Aim for about 1-inch pieces. Dice the onion too!
- Sauté the Onion: In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add in the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Sweet Potatoes: Toss in the chopped sweet potatoes and stir everything together for a few minutes.
- Pour the Broth: Add enough broth to cover the sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Spice it Up: Stir in the cinnamon, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Blend it Smooth: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until silky smooth.
- Taste-Test: Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish as desired.
Notes
This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Feel free to experiment with spices or additional vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sweet potato, soup, comfort food, vegetarian, warm meal