Description
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is a delightful blend of natural sweetness and tartness, perfect for any occasion. This comforting soup features roasted sweet potatoes that bring a rich, earthy flavor combined with the crispness of tart apples, creating a unique culinary experience. Ideal for cozy dinners or quiet nights at home, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Whether served as an appetizer or main course alongside crusty bread, this soup promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sweet potatoes (quarter each)
- 1 large tart apple (peeled, cored)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 large carrot (chopped)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crumbled goat cheese or feta for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss quartered sweet potatoes and apple on a greased baking sheet; roast for about 40 minutes until tender.
- In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaf until tender.
- Remove the bay leaf; add chicken broth along with roasted sweet potatoes and apple.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender; return it to the pot.
- Stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat gently over low heat; serve with crumbled cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance. Substitute cream with coconut milk for a vegan version. Enhance flavors with spices like nutmeg or cumin.