Try these sweet potato soups today
What's the story
Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be transformed into delicious soups. Not only do these soups offer a comforting meal option, but they also provide the health benefits of sweet potatoes, which are rich in vitamins and fiber. Here are five unique sweet potato soup recipes that you can easily prepare at home, each offering a distinct flavor profile to enjoy.
Dish 1
Spicy sweet potato and coconut soup
This soup combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the creaminess of coconut milk and a kick of spice from ginger and chili peppers. Start by sauteing onions and garlic until fragrant, then add diced sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, ginger paste, and chopped chili peppers. Simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, then blend until smooth for a creamy texture.
Dish 2
Sweet potato lentil soup
Packed with protein from lentils and fiber from sweet potatoes, this hearty soup is perfect for a filling meal. Begin by cooking onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft. Add lentils, diced sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer until both lentils and sweet potatoes are cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Dish 3
Curried sweet potato soup
This recipe adds an aromatic twist to traditional sweet potato soup with curry spices. Start by sauteing onions in olive oil until golden brown. Add curry powder or paste along with diced sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender before blending the mixture for a smooth consistency. Finish off by adding lime juice for an extra zing.
Dish 4
Roasted red pepper & sweet potato soup
Roasting red peppers adds depth to this vibrant soup. Roast red bell peppers over an open flame or in an oven until charred; peel off skins once cooled slightly. Blend roasted peppers with boiled chunks of peeled raw yam (sweet potato) along with vegetable stock until smooth; season with salt as desired.
Dish 5
Creamy garlic & herb-infused yam soup
For those who love garlic flavors infused into their dishes, this one's for you! Saute minced garlic cloves in butter till fragrant but not browned; add peeled cubed yams (sweet potatoes) plus thyme leaves (fresh or dried), bay leaf, and water enough to cover everything. Simmer gently till everything's tender enough to mash easily with a fork, then remove bay leaf before serving hot, topped off with a dollop of sour cream, if desired!