Sweet Potato and Apple Soup – A Delicious Treat To Try
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is a heartwarming dish that elegantly blends the sweet earthiness of roasted sweet potatoes with the bright, tart notes of fresh apples. Perfect for chilly nights or holiday gatherings, this creamy soup provides a comforting and nutritious option for any meal. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main course, it can also be stored for later enjoyment. With its delightful balance of flavors, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 Sweet Potatoes (1 pound each), quartered
- 1 Large Tart Apple, peeled and 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange quartered sweet potatoes and apple on a greased baking sheet.
- Roast for about 40 minutes until tender. Allow cooling slightly before peeling the sweet potatoes.
- In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, bay leaf, and carrot until tender.
- Remove bay leaf. Add chicken broth along with roasted sweet potato and apple pieces.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to pot; stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Warm gently without boiling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg