Warming Sweet Potato Soup

⭐️ Why You Should Try This Recipe

• It’s made in one pot. There is no oven required, just add all of the ingredients to a pot, let simmer, and blend! It’s as easy as that.
• It’s comforting: this soup has the same qualities as a cozy blanket: it makes you feel good and provides extra warmth. That’s the kind of soup that warms you up from the inside on a chilly evening.
• It’s a crowd-pleaser: Thanks to the natural sweetness of the potatoes, this soup has the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Plus, kids love it too!

🍠 Ingredient Notes

• Sweet potatoes – While any type of sweet potato will work, I recommend using the orange ones (garnet or jewel variety). Japanese sweet potatoes can make a good substitute, but your soup won’t be as colorful.
• Garlic and onion – For flavor, you can substitute shallots for the onion.
• Coconut milk – Preferably full-fat coconut milk. It adds richness and creaminess to the soup.
• Chili sauce – I personally went with Buffalo sauce here, but you can use sriracha or your favorite hot sauce!

🥣 How to Make Sweet Potato Soup

This recipe is as easy as adding all the ingredients to a pot and letting it simmer for 35-40 minutes.

Start by cooking onions and garlic until soft. Then, add the diced sweet potato, coconut milk for creaminess, buffalo sauce (or hot sauce) for spiciness, and smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.

Once the sweet potato is fork-tender, transfer everything to a blender and blend until perfectly smooth and creamy.

I like my soups thick, but if you prefer your soup with a thinner texture, feel free to add more water when blending.

🥖 What to Serve With This Soup

To add more protein and make this a full meal, you can serve it with sautéed tofu or tempeh, croutons, or crusty baguette! Good carbs + protein + healthy fats make the perfect winter dish to keep you going during these grey and cold days.

You can also serve this sweet potato soup as is, with a drizzle of coconut milk, and garnish with dried rosemary and ground black pepper.

📔 Tips

• If you don’t want the soup too sweet, you can use half sweet potatoes and half white potatoes.
• White sweet potatoes will work as well, but your soup will have a paler color.
• Start with just one teaspoon of hot sauce and add more to taste AFTER blending the soup. I found that one teaspoon of buffalo sauce was enough to add a nice kick without overpowering the flavor of the sweet potatoes.

💬 FAQ

I hope you are going to love this super creamy sweet potato soup! It’s a quick and delicious family meal that is healthy and so warming!

I’m now leaving you because I have a bowl of this smoky soup waiting for me.

🍜 More Delicious Soup Recipes

• Pumpkin Soup with Spicy Croutons
• Cozy & Cheesy Meatball Soup
• Cauliflower Rice Peanut Chili
• Vegan Tofu Borsch
• Easy Green Curry Asparagus Soup!

Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

Update November 2022: The post has been updated with new photos, an improved recipe, and more informative content.