Flavorful Sweet Potato Vegetable Soup to Brighten Your Day
This Flavorful Sweet Potato Vegetable Soup is a hearty, nutritious dish that warms both body and soul, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- large stockpot
- Blender
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes canned
- 4 cups vegetable broth homemade or store-bought
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Greens
- 2 cups kale chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
For the Finish
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, and bay leaves into the pot. Bring to a boil, which should take about 5-6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove and discard bay leaves from the pot to avoid overpowering herbal flavor.
- Blend a few cups of the soup until smooth, then return to the pot for a creamy texture.
- Stir in chopped kale or spinach and parsley. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until greens are wilted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and serve, optionally topped with Parmesan or Romano cheese.
Notes
Use fresh sweet potatoes and greens for best results. Adjust seasoning gradually to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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