Sweet Potato Soup
Courtesy of love & Lemons
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Serves 4
Equipment
- Vitamix Blender
- Vegetable Broth
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 heaping teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (1½ pounds), peeled and cubed
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, reserve 1/4 cup for garnish
Serving Options
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of fresh pepper and sauté until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and the apple and cook until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, and smoked paprika, and stir. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and then 3 cups of the broth and the coconut milk. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and pour the soup into a blender, working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth. If your soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more broth and blend. Season to taste and top with a swirl of coconut milk, pepitas, cilantro, and Aleppo pepper, if desired. Notes
This soup thickens as it cools. If reheating it, stir in a little water to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
Super Powered Healing Foods Featured in this Soup:
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene, supporting collagen production and immune function, key for tissue healing after facial surgery.
Apple Cidar Vinegar contains acetic acid, which has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. This property may help in preventing infections and promoting wound healing.
Ginger contains bioactive compounds like gingerol, which have potent anti-inflammatory effects. Consuming ginger helps reduce inflammation in the body.
