Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this creamy sweet potato soup, infused with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for chilly days and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- – Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes for heat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2. Sauté the Aromatics
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 3. Add Sweet Potatoes
- Stir in the sweet potato cubes, cumin, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Allow to cook for about 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- 4. Pour in Broth
- Add vegetable broth to cover the vegetables (approximately 4 cups). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- 5. Blend Until Smooth
- Remove from heat and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring it in batches to a regular blender.
- 6. Incorporate Coconut Milk
- Stir in coconut milk until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg