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Sweet Potato Soup


Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10 people
This Sweet Potato Soup is a creamy and filling dinner recipe that's made on the stovetop with onion, sweet potatoes, cream, stock, garlic, and spices! A comforting soup recipe for special occasions or chilly nights!

This Sweet Potato Soup is a creamy and filling dinner recipe that's made on the stovetop with onion, sweet potatoes, cream, stock, garlic, and spices! A comforting soup recipe for special occasions or chilly nights!

Ingredients  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • crème fraîche or sour cream garnish
  • 10 strips thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
  • chives garnish

Instructions

  • Add olive oil and onions to a large pot over medium-low heat and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cubed potatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Add the chicken stock, just enough to cover your potatoes, you may have some left over. 
  • Simmer over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes until potatoes are extra soft and almost falling apart. Remove from heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the mix into a puree. Mix in the heavy cream, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve hot with crème fraîche, bacon crumbles, and chives. 


Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7585IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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