Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 2 teaspoons cut leaf thyme; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups onions, diced; 6 cups yams or 6 cups sweet potatoes, diced; 2 cups yams or 2 cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick half circles; 2 cups celery, thinly sliced; 2 cups russet potatoes, chopped; 1 cup carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 teaspoons basil; 1 teaspoon tarragon; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, rinsed under hot water to thaw; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup milk; 2 tablespoons dried chives; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 cups water
2 teaspoons cut leaf thyme
2 bay leaves
3 cups onions, diced
6 cups yams or 6 cups sweet potatoes, diced
2 cups yams or 2 cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick half circles
2 cups celery, thinly sliced
2 cups russet potatoes, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, rinsed under hot water to thaw
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons dried chives
salt and pepper

1
Bring water, thyme, bay leaves, onions, and diced yams to a boil.
2
Lower heat to medium and cook, covered about 30 minutes, until sweet potatoes begin to break down and form a broth.
3
Stir occasionally.
4
Add celery and russet potato, and continue cooking 10 minutes.
5
Add sweet potato half circles, carrots, basil, and tarragon.
6
Lower heat and simmer, covered until veggie pieces are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
7
Add peas and parsley, and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Turn burner to lowest heat.
9
Blend sour cream and milk together in blender container, and add to soup along with salt, pepper, and chives.
10
Heat gently, stirring often, until soup is hot but not boiling.
11
Adjust seasonings to taste.
12
Serve.

782

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, 2 teaspoons cut leaf thyme, 2 bay leaves, 3 cups onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

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