Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, making it the perfect dish for chilly days or cozy family gatherings. This creamy soup combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tartness of apples, resulting in a warming treat that is both nutritious and satisfying. Whether served as a starter or a main course, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh salad, and garnished with crumbled cheese, it becomes an impressive centerpiece for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Sweet Potatoes (1 pound each), quartered
- 1 Large Tart Apple, peeled and cored
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 Stalks Celery, chopped
- 1 Large Carrot, chopped
- 5 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup Cream
- Zest and juice of 1 Lemon
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread quartered sweet potatoes and chopped apple on a greased baking sheet. Roast for about 40 minutes until tender.
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaf until softened.
- Remove the bay leaf. Add roasted sweet potatoes and apples along with chicken broth to the pot.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently warm the soup without boiling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg