Description
Warm up on a cold winter or fall night with this creamy sweet potato soup. This comforting, healthy recipe combines sweet potatoes, apple, and aromatic spices for a deliciously sweet and smoky flavor. Vegan, gluten-free, and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for cozy dinners and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 heaping teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1½ pounds), peeled and cubed
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, reserve ¼ cup for garnish
Serving Options
- Pepitas, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, for garnish
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes and apple: Stir in the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes along with the chopped apple. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add spices and vinegar: Add the grated garlic, fresh ginger, ground coriander, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir well to combine. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and mix.
- Add liquids and simmer: Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and the full can of coconut milk (reserve ¼ cup for garnish). Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Blend the soup: Allow the soup to cool slightly. Carefully transfer the soup in batches to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. If the soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more vegetable broth to reach desired consistency.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of reserved coconut milk, pepitas, fresh cilantro, and Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes. Accompany with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- The soup thickens as it cools; when reheating, stir in a bit of water or broth to maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
- Adjust the amount of broth to achieve your preferred soup thickness during blending.
- For extra smoky flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika garnish as well.
- To make it spicier, increase Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, American
