Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
Overview:
Sweet Potato Soup is a hearty and colorful dish perfect for warming up on cold winter days. It’s a wholesome blend of sweet potatoes, leeks, and roasted red peppers, enriched with creamy milk and topped with flavorful garnishes. This recipe makes approximately 4 servings and is ready in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, with just 10 minutes of active cooking time.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Leek |
| 2 | Sweet potatoes |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 3/4 cup | Milk |
| 1 | Spring onion |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
| Optional | Goat cheese, for garnish |
| Optional | Freshly ground black pepper |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C (375-400°F).
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Roast Vegetables:
- Place the sweet potatoes and red peppers (cut side down) on a baking tray.
- Roast them in the oven until the red peppers’ skins are blackened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the red peppers from the oven and place them in a paper bag or cover with plastic wrap to cool.
- Continue baking the sweet potatoes until they are cooked through, about 45-60 minutes in total.
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Prepare Leeks: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Once cooled, peel the skins off the red peppers and add them to the pan with the leeks.
- Cut the roasted sweet potatoes in half, scoop out the flesh, and add it to the pan.
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Cook Soup:
- Add water to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Dissolve any stock cube in the water and reduce the heat to simmer. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes.
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Season and Puree:
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pan from heat and puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
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Add Milk:
- Gradually stir in milk until you reach the desired consistency of the soup. Adjust seasoning if needed.
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Serve:
- Ladle the sweet potato soup into bowls.
- Garnish each serving with goat cheese, spring onions, and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper if desired.
- Serve hot with a side of hearty bread.
This Sweet Potato Soup recipe combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory flavors of leeks and roasted red peppers, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly days. It’s low in cholesterol and high in fiber, making it a healthy choice for those looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without compromising on taste.
