Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this creamy sweet potato soup, a perfect dish for any cozy occasion. This subtly spiced soup features velvety sweet potatoes blended to perfection, creating a delightful flavor profile that warms you from the inside out. Garnished with fresh green onions and a swirl of cream, each bowl is not just a meal but an experience. Simple yet satisfying, this soup is perfect as an appetizer or a main course. Serve it with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete and comforting dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced sweet potatoes, salt, and black pepper. Pour in vegetable broth so the potatoes are mostly submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth (or transfer to a stand blender in batches).
- Stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cream, red pepper flakes, and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg