Sweet Potato Soup

Are you ready to warm up your taste buds with a delicious and nutritious bowl of sweet potato soup? Look no further! This recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling cozy and content. Let's dive into the details of this flavorful dish!

What You'll Need:

To whip up this delectable sweet potato soup, you'll need a few key ingredients: - Sweet potatoes (of course!) - Onion - Garlic - Vegetable broth - Coconut milk - Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper - Olive oil - Salt and pepper

How to Make It:

1. Start by sautéing the chopped onion and garlic in a pot with some olive oil until they're nice and fragrant. (Your kitchen will smell amazing!) 2. Add in the diced sweet potatoes and spices, stirring everything together to let the flavors mingle. 3. Pour in the vegetable broth and let the mixture simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender. 4. Time to blend it all up! Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. 5. Stir in the coconut milk to add a touch of richness and creaminess. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and maybe sprinkle some fresh herbs on top for an extra pop of flavor.

Why You'll Love It:

This sweet potato soup is not only delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients and vitamins. Plus, it's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet without even realizing it! So go ahead, whip up a batch of this soup, grab a cozy blanket, and enjoy a bowl of comfort and warmth. Your taste buds will thank you!

Makes: 4 servings

Cook Time: 25 min

Calories: 395kcal/serving

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup celery chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed, about 4 cups

• 1 apple peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger root peeled
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 slices bacon cooked & crumbled, optional garnish
• 1 handful croutons optional garnish
• 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped, optional garnish

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and celery and cook until tender.
2. Stir in the broth, sweet potatoes, apple, ginger, curry powder, and ⅛ teaspoon each salt & black pepper.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are very tender.
4. Remove the ginger and puree the soup with a hand blender.
5. Add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
6. Top with crumbled bacon, croutons, and chives if desired.

Note:

• Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
• To make this dairy free, replace heavy cream with full fat coconut milk.
• If blending in a regular blender, be sure to allow the steam to escape while blending pressure can build in the blender. To allow steam to escape, I gently hold the lid in place ensure it isn't tightly sealed or lightly open the center piece. Cover with a kitchen towel if needed.

• Curry powder can be replaced with a cinnamon stick. Remove the cinnamon stick before pureeing.

Author: Holly Nilsson https://www.spendwithpennies.com/sweet-potato-soup/