Description
Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with Maple Drizzle is a delightful blend of creamy, velvety sweet potatoes and warm spices, topped with a drizzle of pure maple syrup. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or elegant dinner parties, delivering restaurant-quality flavors with simple ingredients. Each spoonful offers a heartwarming experience that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cubed sweet potatoes along with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth until the sweet potatoes are submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, top the soup with crispy bacon bits or pumpkin seeds. Substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash for a different flavor profile. This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.
