Sweet Potato Soup
A creamy and comforting sweet potato soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes (about 1 kg)
- Onion (1 medium)
- Garlic (3 cloves)
- Carrot (1 large)
- Vegetable Broth (4 cups)
- Coconut Milk (1 can)
- Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Chili Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and chopping the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and carrot, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the sweet potato cubes and pour in the vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are soft.
- Take the pot off heat, let it cool slightly, and then blend the soup until smooth.
- Return the soup to low heat, stir in the coconut milk, and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon; simmer for an extra 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, topped with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on dietary preferences and availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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