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Sweet Potato Soup Top-down food photography of a creamy sweet potato soup in a white pot, vibrant orange color, wooden spoon stirring, cream swirl on top, marble background, fresh ingredients around (sweet potatoes, apple, seeds, herbs), natural soft light, minimalistic food styling, high resolution, realistic”

Sweet Potato Soup

This velvety sweet potato soup brings cozy warmth with gentle smoke, natural sweetness, and comforting creaminess.
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Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Plant-Based
Keyword: creamy vegetable soup, fall soup recipe, sweet potato soup, vegan comfort food
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 345kcal
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil used for sautéing and flavor base
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped (adds sweetness and depth)
  • 1¼ teaspoons sea salt enhances natural flavors
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adds mild heat
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes about 1.7 pounds, peeled and cubed (main body of the soup)
  • 1½ apples peeled and diced (balances sweetness and acidity)
  • 4 garlic cloves finely grated (adds aromatic intensity)
  • 1¼ teaspoons fresh ginger grated (brings warmth and brightness)
  • 1¼ teaspoons ground coriander adds subtle citrus notes
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika creates gentle smoky flavor
  • 1¼ teaspoons apple cider vinegar sharpens and balances richness
  • 4½ cups vegetable broth controls thickness and savoriness
  • 1½ cans 21 ounces full-fat coconut milk (creates creamy texture, reserve some for garnish)
  • Optional Garnishes
  • ¼ cup toasted pepitas adds crunch
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves adds freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes adds gentle heat
  • Crusty bread slices for serving alongside

Instructions

  • Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until glossy.
  • Add the chopped onion, salt, and black pepper, cooking while stirring until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  • Stir in the sweet potatoes and apples, allowing them to cook and slightly soften while stirring occasionally.
    “Top view of a pot filled with chopped sweet potatoes and potatoes being sautéed with onions, wooden spoon mixing, white enameled pot, clean marble surface, bright natural light, realistic food photography, high resolution”
  • Mix in the garlic, ginger, coriander, and smoked paprika, stirring until fragrant.
  • Pour in the apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, and coconut milk, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
    “Close-up cooking shot of diced sweet potatoes and potatoes simmering in a pot, coconut milk being poured in, warm tones, wooden spoon, rustic kitchen style, cinematic lighting, realistic food photography, high detail”
  • Cover the pot, lower the heat, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are completely tender.
  • Allow the soup to cool slightly, then blend until smooth in batches, adding extra broth if needed for consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve topped with coconut milk drizzle and desired garnishes alongside bread.
    “Top-down food photography of a creamy sweet potato soup in a white pot, vibrant orange color, wooden spoon stirring, cream swirl on top, marble background, fresh ingredients around (sweet potatoes, apple, seeds, herbs), natural soft light, minimalistic food styling, high resolution, realistic”

Notes

Slow-simmered vegetables and warm spices create a nostalgic, soul-soothing bowl that tastes like comfort with every spoonful.

Nutrition

Serving: 360g | Calories: 345kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 15g (94%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 620mg (27%) | Potassium: 780mg (22%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 410IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 10mg (56%)
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