Sweet Potato Soup Recipe (Silky Smooth) - Real + Vibrant (2024)

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This velvety smooth sweet potato soup is cooked with fresh ginger and onions and blended with coconut milk, to create a sweet and savory flavor. Serve with a green salad and toasted baguette for an easy meal.

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Editor's Note: This recipe was originally published on November 7, 2016. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures, commentary, and made even more delicious.

While I enjoy sweet potatoes in a variety of ways, including sweet potato casserole, mashed sweet potatoes, or sweet potato pancakes, nothing beats a warm bowl of creamy soup on a chilly day,

This soup can be enjoyed on its own, as a side to a big salad, or in a toasted soup bowl or Dutch Oven Bread. Here are a few more reasons to love it:

  • Silky smooth and creamy.
  • It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
  • Made with aromatic flavors from onion and garlic.
  • Satisfying and comforting.

I usually make a big batch of this soup and then divide and freeze leftovers for later.

Ingredients you'll need

To get started, you'll need the following ingredients:

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  • Sweet potatoes: When shopping for sweet potatoes, look for Garnet, Jewel, or Beauregard varieties. These will have an orange flesh and reddish-brown skin.
  • Full-fat coconut milk: This soup uses dairy-free milk to add flavor and creaminess.
  • Vegetable broth: Or substitute with water.

How to make sweet potato soup

Once you have the ingredients, take the following steps to prepare the soup:

1. Cook garlic and onion: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add oil, garlic, and ginger. Once the garlic starts to appear transparent, add the onions and cook until they appear transparent, about 5-7 minutes.

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2. Add remaining ingredients: Add the sweet potatoes and increase the heat to medium. Add salt, pepper, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.

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3. Cover and simmer: Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.

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4. Blend the soup: Carefully transfer the mixture to your blender. You may need to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your blender. Alternatively, use an immersion blender. Process until soft and creamy.

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5. Season and serve: Transfer soup back to the pot and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve or store for later.

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Storing and reheating

This soup can be made a few days in advance, refrigerated, and reheated when ready to serve.

  • Fridge: This easy sweet potato soup makes excellent leftovers. Once the soup has cooled down completely, store in individual air-tight containers for up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • Reheat: When ready to enjoy, warm in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Freeze: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. I recommend dividing the soup into serving sizes so you can easily reheat it. Thaw before reheating.
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Sweet Potato Soup

5 from 14 votes

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Prep time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes minutes

Total time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 243kcal

Author: Sapana Chandra

This velvety smooth sweet potato soup is cooked with fresh ginger and onions and blended with coconut milk, to create a sweet and savory flavor. Serve with a green salad and toasted baguette for an easy meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil, I use avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds, peeled and diced
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
  • teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Warm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add garlic, ginger, and onion and cook until onions start to appear transparent, about 5 minutes.

  • Add the sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high.

  • As soon as it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low to bring it to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.

  • Using an immersion blender, carefully blend until creamy and smooth. Alternatively, use your blender to process. You may need to do two batches, depending on the size of your blender. Adjust seasoning, if needed. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Sweet potatoes: When shopping for sweet potatoes, look for Garnet, Jewel, or Beauregard varieties. These will have an orange flesh and reddish-brown skin.
  • Immersion blender: To blend the soup, use an immersion blender if you don't have a standard blender.
  • Fridge: This easy sweet potato soup makes excellent leftovers. Once the soup has cooled down completely, store in individual air-tight containers for up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • Reheat: When ready to enjoy, warm in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Freeze: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. I recommend dividing the soup into serving sizes so you can easily reheat it. Thaw before reheating.

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Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Sodium: 1114mg, Potassium: 482mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 14083IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 2mg

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

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About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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Comments

  1. Kalle says

    Easy and tasty! Thank you for your recipes. Tried it, served with roasted chickpeas.Sweet Potato Soup Recipe (Silky Smooth) - Real + Vibrant (14)

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  2. Erika says

    I’ve been dying to buy an immersion blender and now I have a great reason to.Sweet Potato Soup Recipe (Silky Smooth) - Real + Vibrant (16)

    Reply

  3. Kelly Anthony says

    This creamy vegan sweet potato soup is sure to warm up anyone on a cold winter day.Sweet Potato Soup Recipe (Silky Smooth) - Real + Vibrant (17)

    Reply

  4. Nicole @ The Granola Diaries says

    Oh YUM!!! This looks like the perfect Winter/Fall day lunch!Sweet Potato Soup Recipe (Silky Smooth) - Real + Vibrant (18)

    Reply

  5. Heidy L. McCallum says

    Our family loved this Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato soup. The kids went back for seconds and tried for thirds---that never happens in this house. Great recipe.Sweet Potato Soup Recipe (Silky Smooth) - Real + Vibrant (19)

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    • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

      So glad to hear, Heidy!! Thank you for your feedback.

      Reply

  6. Deborah Vaughn says

    I am going to try this delicious sounding soup. What did you garnish it with? Thank you.

    Deborah

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    • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

      Hi Deborah, I like to garnish with a drizzle of coconut milk and fresh herbs (chopped parsley or cilantro)!

      Reply

  7. Ana says

    This sounds like the perfect winter warmer! Can’t wait to try it.

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    • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

      Thanks, Ana! Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply

  8. Kim says

    Saved to try later this week!

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    • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

      Hope you enjoy it, Kim!

      Reply

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Sweet Potato Soup Recipe (Silky Smooth) - Real + Vibrant (2024)

FAQs

Why isn't my potato soup creamy? ›

Why isn't my potato soup creamy? Most creamy soups require you to add dairy of some sort into it. If you're finding your soup is too thin adding milk, add in cream instead, or whole milk.

How do you make potato soup not grainy? ›

So what do you do if you've made the mistake of using starchy potatoes in your soup? One trick to make your potato soup a little less grainy is to add some form of dairy –- cream, milk, or even cheese. Because dairy is generally creamy in texture, that characteristic will carry over into your soup.

What potatoes don't get mushy in soup? ›

Potatoes that are low-starch and high-moisture hold together better. Yukon Gold potatoes are on the medium-starch side and will hold their shape in soups. Red potatoes fall into the low-starch category, as do smaller, newer potatoes. Fingerling potatoes will do well in soups, as will long white potatoes.

Can sweet potato be used to thicken soup? ›

Starchy Vegetables

Grate a starchy vegetable like squash, pumpkin, sweet potato, or white potato into the soup and let it simmer. It will release that starch and help to thicken the liquid as it cooks.

How can I make my soup more creamy? ›

You can thicken soup with flour or cornstarch, which do not add any additional flavor. If you want more flavor, a roux is the best way to thicken up a soup. Starchy add-ins are another great way to create thick and creamy vegan soups.

How do you make soup creamier and thicker? ›

6 ways to thicken soup:
  1. Blend all or part of it. If you've made a broth with chunks of vegetable in it, such as minestrone soup, then pour the soup through a sieve. ...
  2. Add cream or yogurt. ...
  3. Add flour or cornflour. ...
  4. Use a butter and flour paste. ...
  5. Blend in bread. ...
  6. Add lentils or rice.

What is a substitute for heavy cream in potato soup? ›

To replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream in your recipe, add 2 tablespoons (19 grams) of cornstarch to 1 cup (237 mL) of milk and stir, allowing the mixture to thicken. You can use whole milk or opt for skim milk to help slash the calories and fat content of your recipe.

What is the best thickening agent for potato soup? ›

Cornstarch is a great option as it is a natural thickening agent, but you'll want to be careful about how much you use. Start with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch whisked together with cold water to create a slurry. Then, gradually add the slurry to the soup, letting it boil for one to two minutes before adding more.

How do you smooth out grainy soup? ›

To achieve a silky-smooth texture, keep the blender running for at least 1 to 2 minutes in order to fully break down the solids. A common mistake is to not run the blender long enough. This results in a grainy-textured soup. The soup should be blended long enough to create a silky-smooth texture.

Should you cook potatoes before adding to soup? ›

peel them then boil them at the right boiling temp. Then when they are done boiling ( boil until soft ) cut them u and add them to your soup then add your seasonings then boom you have your soup.

Should you cover potatoes while boiling? ›

In a large pot, add potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced by a knife, about 10 to 15 minutes (20 to 25 minutes for larger potatoes).

Is Yukon Gold potatoes the same as gold potatoes? ›

The Yukon Gold potato, though yellow fleshed, is a cross between a yellow and a white potato and is usually labeled as such. A “yellow” or “gold” potato is not a Yukon Gold potato, but all three potatoes have similar starch contents and flavors and can be used interchangeably in recipes.

Can you add milk to soup to make it creamy? ›

Milk or Half-and-Half: This is the other magical ingredient that turns your homemade chicken noodle soup into the creamiest soup ever. Use 1 cup of whole milk or 1 cup of half-and-half. If you want to make regular (non-creamy) chicken noodle soup, replace the milk with more chicken broth.

What is a natural thickener for soup? ›

Add A Starch

Add 1/2 cup rice or pasta per 4 cups of liquid, providing just enough time for it to cook before serving (typically about 20 minutes for rice or 10-12 minutes for pasta). Adding rice or pasta too early can cause it to over-expand and thicken your soup into a stew.

What does cornstarch do to soup? ›

Cornstarch, or corn flour, can be used to thicken soup through its high starch content. Cornstarch is a great thickener for soup because only a little bit is needed to significantly thicken a soup, and it will not affect the flavor profile of the soup.

How do you doctor up bland potato soup? ›

Some ingredients I like to include in potato soup:
  1. Cooked, chopped bacon.
  2. Corn.
  3. Shredded cheddar (or similarly medium strong cheese)
  4. Cabbage or broccoli.
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Why is my potato soup mushy? ›

There is a reason for this starchy struggle: Improper potato preparation — we couldn't say that five times fast, even without a mouthful of slimy soup. Like many of us chefs and home cooks, potatoes break down when overworked in the kitchen.

What is the best thickener for potato soup? ›

To thicken potato soup without creating lumps, you can use a roux made of equal parts butter and flour. Melt the butter in a separate pan, add the flour, and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk the roux into the soup, and let it simmer until thickened.

Why does my potato soup look grainy? ›

So what do you do if you've made the mistake of using starchy potatoes in your soup? One trick to make your potato soup a little less grainy is to add some form of dairy –- cream, milk, or even cheese. Because dairy is generally creamy in texture, that characteristic will carry over into your soup. Crisis averted.

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