Sweet Potato and Apple Soup – A Delicious Treat To Try
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is a delightful blend of creamy sweet potatoes and tart apples, creating a comforting dish perfect for colder days. This nourishing soup is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or a hearty main course alongside crusty bread. With its warm flavors and vibrant presentation, this recipe will impress your family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, quartered
- 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
- Optional: crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place sweet potatoes and apple on a greased baking sheet; roast for about 40 minutes or until tender.
- Let cool before peeling the sweet potatoes.
- In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, bay leaf, and carrot until tender.
- Remove bay leaf and add chicken broth along with roasted sweet potato and apple.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Warm gently but avoid boiling; serve garnished with crumbled cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg