Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 medium boneless chicken breasts, (about 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Sour cream or Mexican crema, for serving; Chipotle hot sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium boneless chicken breasts, (about 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Sour cream or Mexican crema, for serving
Chipotle hot sauce, for serving

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Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large soup pot.
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Add the onions, garlic, and bay leaf, cook stirring occasionally until the onions are slightly soft, about 3 minutes.
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Add the sweet potatoes and cook until soft around the edges, another 2 minutes.
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Scatter the flour over the vegetables and stir until the flour is absorbed into the mixture, 1 minute.
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Add the broth to the pot, whisking until smooth.
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Bring the soup to a boil over high heat and season with 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper.
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Once the soup boils, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper, stir into the soup and cook until just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
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Add the cilantro and divide the soup into 4 serving bowls.
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Top each soup with sour cream and chipotle hot sauce as desired.
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Serve.
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Calories: 409
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Total Fat: 19 grams
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Saturated Fat: 9.5 grams
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Total Carbohydrates: 34 grams
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Protein: 23 grams
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Sodium: 1185 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 87 milligrams
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Fiber: 4 grams

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups), 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup

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