Description
This Sweet Potato Soup is creamy, cozy, and packed with natural sweetness — the ultimate bowl of comfort. Plus, explore 5 irresistible variations that make it the perfect soup for every season.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Juice of 1/2 orange (optional, for brightness)
Chili flakes or toasted nuts for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add sweet potatoes, broth, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender) to purée until smooth and creamy.
7. Stir in coconut milk or cream and orange juice if using.
8. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to heat through.
9. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with chili flakes or toasted nuts.
Notes
🍠 5 Cozy Sweet Potato Soup Recipes for Comfort Food Lovers:
1. **Spicy Thai Sweet Potato Soup** – Add 2 tbsp red curry paste and a splash of lime juice.
2. **Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Soup** – Stir in 1 tbsp maple syrup and top with crispy bacon.
3. **Ginger Coconut Sweet Potato Soup** – Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger for a tropical twist.
4. **Roasted Sweet Potato Soup** – Roast sweet potatoes first for a deep, caramelized flavor.
5. **Sweet Potato Apple Soup** – Add 1 chopped apple to the pot for a subtle fruity sweetness.
Freezes beautifully — perfect for cozy meal prep or a quick, warming lunch!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg