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sweet potato soup

Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

A creamy, comforting bowl of goodness that’s easy, cozy, and perfect for chilly days. Smooth, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor, this soup is basically a hug in a bowl. Ready in under 45 minutes and guaranteed to impress yourself (and maybe others).
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Comfort / American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: pumpkin seeds cream, fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and slightly golden.
  3. Add sweet potatoes and stir for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft (15–20 minutes).
  5. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir well.
  6. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
  7. Stir in coconut milk and warm through for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Serve in bowls and garnish with pumpkin seeds, cream, or parsley.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
  • Can be made vegan using vegetable broth and coconut milk.
  • Freezes well in portions; thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Optional: add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
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