Sweet Potato Soup
Rich and savory with a touch of sweetness, this is one of the best soups EVER. @mostdeliciouslife.com
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large apple, peeled and chopped **any sweet apple
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 inch pieces **about 3 potatoes
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 3 cups broth, vegetable or chicken
- 1 14 ounce coconut milk, full fat
Toppings
- sour cream, thinned with a little milk
- roasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
- chopped cilantro
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil in large pot. Add carrots and onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.Mix in onion, apple, celery, sweet potatoes and garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring a couple of times. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired consistency. Add additional broth if needed.Top with sour cream, pepitas, cilantro and red pepper flakes.