Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is a delightful blend of flavors that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This creamy soup combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the tartness of apples, creating a unique taste experience. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and 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).
- Arrange quartered sweet potatoes and apple on a greased baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender.
- In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaf until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Remove bay leaf; add chicken broth and roasted sweet potato and apple mixture.
- Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in cream along with lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat gently before serving, garnished with crumbled goat cheese or feta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg