Sweet Potato Soup
This is a warm savory soup that is great for any chilly day.
I love sweet potatoes and they are so good for us. This soup, which can be made with any squash (butternut or pumpkin, especially) is beautiful to look at and a treat to eat.
The sweetness of the potato is balanced beautifully with woody rosemary and sage. The richness of the soup is well balanced by adding some acidity; I chose apple cider vinegar.
This recipe can be made vegetarian by swapping out the chicken broth for vegetable broth or by using vegetarian "chicken" broth (Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base is great for this).
Serve with a big slice of warm crusty bread!
Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the oil, herbs, and spices to a large pot over low-medium heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add in onion, carrot, brussel sprouts, and sugar - turn the heat up to medium and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pot and stir thoroughly until evenly coating the other ingredients.
- Pour in the apple cider and stir, then fold in the mashed sweet potatoes. Pour in the chicken broth and stir, then turn off the heat and let the soup cool down.
- Once the soup is room temp, pour into a food processor and blend until smooth, then return to the pot and turn heat on to low.
- Stir in the ginger bitters, then serve and enjoy! Garnish with rosemary leaves, fig balsamic, a dollop of sour cream, or toasted pepitas. Goes well with warm bread.
Notes
This dish is wonderful served on a bed of rice.
To take advantage of the summer harvest, we chopped up cucumbers, tomatoes, peaches and toasted bread cubes to make a salsa-like base for the fish.
Delicious!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
105Fat
1Sat. Fat
0Carbs
24Fiber
3Net carbs
20Sugar
11Protein
3Sodium
379Cholesterol
2You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional.