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A bowl of creamy sweet potato soup garnished with fresh herbs

Proven way to grow 5 Sweet Potato Soup (Creamy)

This creamy sweet potato soup is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or a starter. Its smooth texture and rich taste make it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • blender or immersion blender
  • ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, then chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in a little oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking the Soup
  1. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender.
  3. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender.
  4. Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the coconut milk, salt, and black pepper, and heat through gently.
Serving
  1. Serve the creamy sweet potato soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs as desired.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, roast the sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick.