The thing that I love most about soup making is that you can create a delicious soup using just about anything! Blended vegetable soups are a recent obsession of mine, and I’ve been testing different recipes to create the best root vegetable soups. You can see all of my soup recipes here, and choose your favorites. Sweet potato soup is very similar to my Roasted Carrot Soup and Butternut Squash Soup. All three of these delicious fall soups are creamy and amazing without any need for added dairy, making them vegan as well. Sweet potatoes are such a versatile recipe ingredient. Buy a big bag, and use the extras to make a Sweet Potato Curry or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.
Why You’ll Love This Soup Recipe
Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Sweet Potatoes: The main ingredient in this soup is creamy, luscious sweet potatoes. Peel them and cut them into chunks. Carrot: The second orange veggie we need is a carrot. This adds a bit more sweetness and really enhances the flavor of the sweet potatoes. Onion and Garlic: Like most delicious soups, this one starts with sauteéing these aromatic vegetables. Spices: Ginger, cumin, cayenne (optional), salt, and pepper are added to season the soup and add a warm, spicy flavor. Vegetable Stock: Using vegetable stock or vegetable broth makes this soup vegetarian and vegan. Chicken stock can be used if you prefer.
How to Make Sweet Potato Soup
Recipe Tips
You Need Good Soup Making Tools. If you’re interested in using the tools that I use in my kitchen daily, I’m happy to show you them! First, my Silicone Red Spatula Spoon is by far my favorite kitchen tool. It stirs and scoops and is safe on all types of pans. Le Creuset also makes my red 5.5 qt. Dutch Oven. I love making soups in it! I also recommend the 5.5 qt. Lodge Enamelled Dutch Oven for a cheaper but high quality option. For serving or moving the soup from the pot to the blender, this stainless steel soup ladle is key. Cook Until Tender. Make sure your sweet potatoes are fork tender before blending the soup. Fork tender means that if you try to pick up a piece with a fork, you won’t be able to, because it will fall right off. Blend Well. I love my Vitamix high speed blender for lots of things, but it is particularly great at blending soups like this one. If you don’t have a high speed blender, a handheld immersion blender is your best second choice. Play with Garnishes. A creamy dollop of yogurt, sour cream, coconut cream, or heavy cream will add a beautiful and delicious extra creaminess to sweet potato soup. Chopped fresh herbs, chives, or toasted nuts can also add interest and flavor.Make it Creamier. To add extra creaminess and even more flavor to the soup, add coconut milk.
What to Serve with Sweet Potato Soup
This silky smooth soup is simple enough to pair with almost anything, but flavorful enough to stand on its own too. With Bread: Savory Garlic Bread, croutons, or some warm homemade bread, like these Texas Roadhouse Rolls. With Salad: Soup and salad, the ultimate pair! Try a healthy and tangy Kale Salad or a delicious Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad. For Dinner: Add a protein packed main dish to this hearty veggie soup to create a filling dinner. Try Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders or Instant Pot Cube Steak for a meal the whole family will love. Get to the store and pick up some sweet potatoes! I have a feeling you’ll be making this soup more than once this season. Pin it to make again later. © Little Sunny Kitchen
