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How to Make Easy Creamy Sweet Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, but also incredibly versatile. They can be used in a variety of dishes, from savory casseroles to sweet pies. One of the best ways to showcase the natural sweetness and earthy flavor of sweet potatoes is in a creamy soup. This Easy Creamy Sweet Potato Soup recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for a special meal.

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Ingredients

  • 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 (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 105mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 653mg

    Categories

    Easy recipes
    Creamy recipes
    Sweet recipes
    Potato recipes
    Soup recipes