Description
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is the perfect dish to warm you up during the cooler months. This creamy, nutritious soup blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and apples, creating a comforting bowl that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup apples (Gala or Golden Delicious recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot (chopped)
- 3 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
- Spices: fresh nutmeg, cinnamon, kosher salt
- Optional: maple syrup for sweetness
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium-sized soup pan over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped shallots until translucent (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add sweet potatoes, apples, and a pinch of salt; sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the mixture; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer until sweet potatoes and apples are tender (15–20 minutes).
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or traditional blender.
- Stir in spices, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe apples for optimal sweetness. Adjust seasonings to your preference; a touch of maple syrup can enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.