Sweet Potato and Apple Soup – A Delicious Treat To Try
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is a heartwarming dish that beautifully combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the bright, tart flavor of apples. This creamy soup is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors that warms you from the inside out. With simple preparation steps and nutritious ingredients, it’s an easy addition to your weekly meal rotation. Whether enjoyed as a starter or paired with crusty bread, this soup is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Sweet Potatoes, quartered (1 pound each)
- 1 Large Tart Apple, peeled and cored
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 Stalks Celery, chopped
- 1 Large Carrot, chopped
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 5 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup Cream
- Zest and juice of 1 Lemon
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Cup Crumbled Goat Cheese or Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place sweet potatoes and apple on a greased baking sheet; roast for about 40 minutes until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly, then peel sweet potatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; sauté onion, celery, bay leaf, and carrot until tender.
- Remove bay leaf; add chicken broth along with roasted sweet potato and apple mixture.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return mixture to pot; stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice.
- Season with salt and pepper; warm gently without boiling.
- Serve garnished with crumbled cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg