Creamy Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
This creamy carrot and sweet potato soup is a comforting, vibrant dish perfect for chilly days. Combining tender carrots and sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, it offers a flavorful, smooth texture achieved by blending the ingredients into a luscious soup. This recipe uses simple pantry staples and is easy to prepare on the stovetop, making it a nutritious and satisfying option for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Heavy cream for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Onions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and stir frequently until they become soft and translucent, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add Spices and Vegetables: Stir in cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Then add the peeled and chopped carrots, cubed sweet potatoes, and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft and tender.
- Blend Soup: Using a hand blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally drizzle with heavy cream to create beautiful swirls for presentation. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make the soup vegetarian/vegan (omit heavy cream or substitute with coconut cream for vegan option).
- Adjust spices according to taste preference; you can add a pinch of nutmeg for added warmth.
- For a richer texture, add a small pat of butter or a splash of cream before blending.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.
- If the soup is too thick after blending, thin it out with a little extra broth or water.
Keywords: carrot soup, sweet potato soup, creamy soup, healthy soup, autumn soup, homemade soup, stovetop soup, vegetable soup
