Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
Straddling the space between hearty and light, this sweet, creamy soup is a comforting meal just begging to be garnished with tasty toppings like croutons, crema, and nuts.
Servings: 5
Calories: 379kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter (salted)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup whole milk
- pepitas (optional, garnish)
- crema (optional, garnish)
Instructions
- Score sweet potatoes with a sharp knife in an X and bake at 350 for about an hour, or until the sweet potatoes are fully cooked.3 pounds sweet potatoes
- Remove from oven, slice each sweet potato in half, and let cool.
- In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter over medium heat.2 tablespoons butter
- Add ½ cup diced yellow onion and 3 minced cloves of garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.3 cloves garlic, ½ cup yellow onion
- Add 4 cups of chicken stock and increase heat to medium-high.4 cups chicken stock
- Scoop out the sweet potato and add to the pot. Reserve the skins for another use or toss.
- Add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon turmeric, and 2 dashes of cayenne (optional) and stir.1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 dashes cayenne pepper
- Continue cooking over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Or blend in a blender in batches.
- Add ½ cup whole milk and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.½ cup whole milk
- Garnish with pepitas and crema (optional), or whatever tasty toppings you have on hand.pepitas, crema
Notes
*The nutrition information was calculated using an online calculator application and should be considered estimates.
A swirl of sour cream, crema, or Greek yogurt adds richness.
Go crunchy with nuts like pecans, pepitas, or walnuts, crispy roasted chickpeas, or crackers or croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 1213mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 39160IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg