Easy Sweet Potato Soup
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A simple and comforting sweet potato soup that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
- Author: Oliver
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add sweet potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the potatoes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in coconut milk if using. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of coconut milk.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast the sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup.
- If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg