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sweet potato soup

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Vicki H
elkton, MD

I saw this in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Tried it, and we really like it. The more we ate of it, the better we liked it. Very different flavor for a "soup" This has a sweet,tangy, savory flavor. Its a creamy soup - without the milk or cream!

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For sweet potato soup

  • 2
    baked sweet potatoes ( or microwaved)
  • 2 Tbsp
    onion - chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    carrot - sliced
  • 2 tsp
    curry powder
  • 1 can
    15 oz. chicken broth (or homemade)
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 to 1 c
    orange juice (fresh, frozen, etc...)
  • Optional
    plain yogurt and/or croutons, green onions (optional topping)

How To Make sweet potato soup

  • 1
    SORRY NO PHOTO - Should have taken one when I made this last week. In saute pan, or 2qrt or larger pot - cook onion and carrots in olive oil, until softened, but not brown.
  • 2
    Add curry powder - cook another minute.
  • 3
    Add the can of chicken broth and cayenne pepper - bring to boil. reduce heat - cook 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the orange juice - and Scoop out potatoes from skins and mash slightly.add to pot. (If you have left-over baked sweet potatoes that is great.) Heat through.
  • 5
    Use an immersion blender or a blender to puree to desired consistency. Season to taste, if you need salt/pepper. Optional: Serve and top each bowl with yogurt and/or croutons - green onions.
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