Best 8 Simple Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

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Sweet potato soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a relatively simple dish to make, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a hearty and satisfying soup that the whole family will love. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy soup or a chunky and rustic one, there are endless possibilities when it comes to making sweet potato soup. So grab your favorite recipe and get ready to enjoy a bowl of this comforting and flavorful soup.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Sweet potatoes are cooked in chicken broth, pureed, and then seasoned with with nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and cayenne, and made even creamier (but still low-fat) by adding fat-free half-and-half.

Provided by ajennerjahn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
6 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
½ cup fat-free half-and-half
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Put sweet potatoes into a large pot. Pour chicken broth over the sweet potatoes; bring to a boil, stir orange liqueur into the boiling broth, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Puree the sweet potatoes with the broth using an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Stir half-and-half, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper into the pureed sweet potatoes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pecans in the hot skillet until fragrant.
  • Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 74.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 270.5 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO SOUP



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This delicious soup has only 6 ingredients. It was given to me by my boyfriend's mom who adapted it from another recipe. It can be as thick or thin as you like, and I like it quite thick. To dress it up when serving, drizzle some cream on top and float a lime twist or slice of lime on top. Delicious hot or cold.

Provided by S Mcc

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup water, or as needed
1 lime, juiced
2 cups milk or cream, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and ginger in large saucepan. Pour in chicken stock and water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree potatoes and lime juice in a food processor, or with a hand blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and stir in milk or cream as desired; heat until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 290.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion (, chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, chopped)
1 cup chopped carrots ((2-3 carrots))
1 kg/2 ¼ pounds sweet potatoes ((about 3 large), peeled and cubed)
Salt and pepper
4-5 cups water
3 sprigs fresh thyme (, optional)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1 cup (240 ml) half and half/light cream, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until tender. Add carrots and sweet potatoes and sauté for 10 minutes more until vegetables just begin to soften. Season vegetables with salt and pepper.
  • Add water to the pot until it just covers the vegetables (about 4-5 cups) and bring to a boil. Cover the pot. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 30 minutes, until potatoes are very soft.
  • Using a hand blender, puree the soup in the pot until smooth. Stir in thyme, brown sugar, nutmeg, cream if desired, and salt and pepper to taste, and heat through. You can later discard thyme sprigs if you want.
  • Reheat soup before serving. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

CREAM OF SWEET POTATO SOUP



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This easy to prepare yet oh-so-elegant soup is a favorite at my house. Because it has a slightly sweet taste, the kids love it, and it's my husband's favorite soup. Serve warm with buttery garlic bread and a crisp green salad. You can also serve cold with cucumber or watercress sandwiches.

Provided by ZOEMC

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large sweet potatoes
3 (14 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup brown sugar, or more to taste
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Black pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
⅓ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake sweet potatoes in preheated oven until soft, about 1 1/2 hours (you can also use a microwave). Remove and let cool slightly.
  • Peel sweet potatoes, and puree with chicken broth in batches, using enough chicken broth so that it purees smoothly. Bring puree to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the sugar, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 419.6 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

EASY CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP



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This is one of my signature dishes. I made this recipe when I was 12 years old. If you want to use potato instead of sweet potato, replace the coconut milk with cow's milk. Add your favorite herbs and spices for added flavor, or just prepare it as stated.

Provided by Zeke Pelaez

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
salt as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 white onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon hot sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water and add a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash sweet potatoes in a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir mashed sweet potato into the onion and garlic. Pour coconut milk and heavy cream over the sweet potato mixture; stir. Season mixture with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook until heated through and slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 105.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Ginger and peanut butter give this dazzling orange soup a really unique flavor. It has a mild, not spicy, taste with an Asian flair. -Hilda Fallas, Bothell, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) plus 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons honey
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and carrots in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in the ginger, garlic, cayenne and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, tomatoes and sweet potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Stir in peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir until peanut butter is melted. Garnish servings with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BEEFY SWEET POTATO SOUP



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I hate being cold, but one of the best remedies for that is warm soup. I took my mother's water-based vegetable soup recipe and worked with it to make the flavors richer. The meat and veggies in this dish are the perfect cure for a cold night and a hungry family. -Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups finely chopped sweet onion
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups (about 10 ounces) frozen corn
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper; brown in batches, adding oil as needed. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion and sweet potatoes to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and light golden brown., Meanwhile, puree tomatoes and their juices in a blender or food processor. Place thyme and rosemary on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose herbs; tie securely with string., Return beef to pan; add herb bag, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meat and potatoes are almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add green beans. Cook until meat, potatoes and green beans are tender, about 20 more minutes., Add corn, chocolate and coffee, stirring until well blended. Discard herb bag. If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO SOUP



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I love that I can top this creamy soup with anything my heart desires, which means I can eat it several days in a row without ever having to have it the same way twice. You can substitute fresh onions and celery in this recipe if you prefer, but using the dried version makes it easy to throw together on a weekday morning. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Optional: Sour cream and pepitas

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except sour cream and pepitas. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, top servings with sour cream and pepitas. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any potatoes that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you to easily peel and chop the sweet potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes: Overcooked sweet potatoes will become mushy. Cook them just until they are tender.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth.
  • Add your favorite seasonings: You can add any seasonings that you like to the soup. Some popular seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Garnish the soup before serving: A few simple garnishes can make the soup look more appealing. Some popular garnishes include chopped parsley, chives, or croutons.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato soup is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this sweet potato soup a try.

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