Description
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup – A Delicious Treat To Try combines the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the bright acidity of tart apples, creating a comforting bowl of flavor that’s perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings. This creamy soup is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
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
- 1 bay leaf
- 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).
- Place quartered sweet potatoes and apple on a greased baking sheet.
- Roast for about 40 minutes until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before peeling the sweet potatoes.
- In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaf until tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, then add chicken broth along with roasted sweet potato chunks and apple pieces.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender.
- Return to pot; stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice.
- Season with salt and pepper; gently heat through without boiling.
- Serve warm garnished with crumbled goat cheese or feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
Keywords: For added warmth, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. If you prefer a thinner consistency, gradually mix in extra chicken broth until you achieve your desired texture. This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for quick meals.