How to Make Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potato and ginger soup is a delightful and warming dish that is packed with flavor and nutrients. This hearty soup is a perfect choice for a cold winter day, providing you with a comforting and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and content. The combination of sweet potatoes and ginger creates a rich and creamy soup that is both sweet and spicy, making it a uniquely delicious option for any occasion.

This recipe is not only delicious, but it is also incredibly easy...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 10 slices nickel-sized slices fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a heavy stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until garlic begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir vegetable broth, sweet potatoes, ginger, cilantro, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove stock pot from heat and blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and ground black pepper as necessary. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 337mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 550mg