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Sweet Potato Soup

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🍠 This Sweet Potato Soup recipe offers a cozy and nourishing meal that’s rich in vitamins and naturally creamy thanks to coconut milk.
🌿 It’s vegan and gluten-free, combining sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors for a comforting, healthy dish perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1½ pounds / 680 grams), peeled and cubed

1 apple, peeled and chopped

3 cloves garlic, grated

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

3 to 4 cups (720 to 960 milliliters) vegetable broth

1 (14-ounce / 400-milliliter) can full-fat coconut milk, with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) reserved for garnish

Coconut milk for swirl

Fresh cilantro

Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes

Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

1-Heat: 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2-Add: the chopped onion, along with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and sauté until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.

3-Mix: in the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and chopped apple, cooking until they begin to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.

4-Stir: in the grated garlic, grated ginger, ground coriander, and smoked paprika until fragrant.

5-Pour: in 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, then add 3 cups of vegetable broth and the full can of coconut milk (reserving ¼ cup for garnish).

6-Bring: the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer; cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.

7-Let: the soup cool slightly, then puree it in batches using a blender or immersion blender until smooth.

8-If: the soup is too thick, add up to one additional cup of broth and blend again; adjust seasoning as desired.

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Notes

🥥 Reserve some coconut milk for a beautiful garnish swirl.
🔥 Add hot pepper flakes or cayenne to bring a spicy kick.
❄️ The soup freezes well; stir in water or broth when reheating if it thickens.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Sautéing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)