Mellow Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Mellow Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 1 large celery stalk, diced; Handful of celery leaves; 6 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes (about 3 to 4 medium-large); 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup rice milk, or as needed; 1/4 cup Silk creamer; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 large celery stalk, diced
Handful of celery leaves
6 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes (about 3 to 4 medium-large)
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup rice milk, or as needed
1/4 cup Silk creamer
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute over low heat until all are golden.
3
Add the celery leaves and sweet potato dice.
4
Add just enough water to cover all but about an inch of the vegetables.
5
Bring to a rapid simmer, stir in the bay leaves and seasonings, then lower the heat.
6
Cover and simmer until the sweet potatoes and vegetables are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Discard the bay leaves.
8
Remove about half of the solid ingredients with a slotted spoon and transfer to a food processor along with about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
9
Process until smoothly pureed, then stir back into the soup pot.
10
Or insert an immersion blender into the pot and puree about half the ingredients.
11
Add enough rice milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency, then stir in the creamer.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Simmer over very low heat for another 10 to 15 minutes.
14
Serve at once, or if time allows, let stand off the heat for an hour or two.
15
Heat through before serving.
16
Per serving:
17
Calories: 236
18
Total fat: 7g
19
Protein: 3g
20
Fiber: 5g
21
Carbohydrate: 43g
22
Cholesterol: 0mg
23
Sodium: 56mg

630

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced, 1 large celery stalk, diced, and more.

Yes, Mellow 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.

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Mellow Sweet Potato Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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