Best Creamy Sweet Potato And Veggie Soup Recipes

CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP

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Sweet potato soup balances the sweet and savory with onions, garlic, onions, and leeks, along with a bit of nutmeg and cinnamon. Creamy and satisfying!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories Soup Freezer-friendly Soup Sweet Potato Yam

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, sliced (see How to Clean Leeks )
1 clove garlic, chopped (1 teaspoon)
1 1/2 pounds (about 2 large) orange-flesh sweet potatoes (a.k.a. yams), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
4 cups chicken stock (use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup milk
Salt
Pepper
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

Steps:

Finish the soup: Add the cream and milk to the soup. Heat on medium until the soup is heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with more black pepper and swirl some water-thinned sour cream or plain yogurt over the soup to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREAMY SWEET POTATO AND VEGGIE SOUP

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I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close to what I tasted-maybe even better! -Audrey Nemeth, Mount Vernon, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 medium zucchini, chopped
1 bunch broccoli, chopped
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a stockpot, saute onion in butter until transparent but not browned. Add the sweet potatoes, zucchini and broccoli; saute lightly for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in broth; simmer for a few minutes. Add potatoes and seasonings; cook another 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.