sweet potato soup

elkton, MD
Updated on Jan 30, 2013

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!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield Depends - 2 to 5

Ingredients

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

How To Make sweet potato soup

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Add curry powder - cook another minute.
  • Step 3
    Add the can of chicken broth and cayenne pepper - bring to boil. reduce heat - cook 5 minutes.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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