Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
This roasted sweet potato soup is a creamy, cozy, and deeply flavorful vegan dish made with caramelized vegetables, warm spices, and no dairy. It’s ideal for cold evenings and makes a comforting lunch, dinner, or starter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes (approx. 450g), peeled and cubed
- 3 large carrots (approx. 300g), peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 800ml (about 3 1/3 cups) vegetable broth, low sodium
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Optional: 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Toss cubed sweet potatoes and carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray in a single layer and roast for 30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander to the pot. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add roasted vegetables to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or high-speed blender until completely smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Optionally, add coconut cream and cayenne. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use butternut squash or parsnips in place of carrots for variation.
- Fresh ginger is recommended, but 1/4 tsp ground ginger can be substituted.
- For extra creaminess, stir in coconut cream before serving.
- Freeze cooled soup in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Find it online: https://www.cookwithbenchi.com/roasted-sweet-potato-soup/