Sweet Potato Soup: The Ultimate Guide to a Delicious and Healthy Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds), peeled and cubed
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup coconut milk for creaminess
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for about 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in ground cumin, coriander, and optional cayenne pepper. Pour in vegetable or chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes and chopped apple. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a traditional blender until smooth. Return to heat if needed.
- Stir in coconut milk if desired for creaminess. Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg