Southern Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Southern Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 (15 ounce) cans corn kernels, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 3 celery ribs, diced; 1 small red onion, diced; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 potato, cubed; 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 (15 ounce) cans corn kernels, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 celery ribs, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 large shallot, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 potato, cubed
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Line the broiling pan with foil and spread the cubed sweet potato in a single layer and drizzle the first amount of oil over the potatoes.
3
Roast the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, turn once
4
Heat the second amount of oil in a soup pan over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, celery, and shallot until soft.
5
Add the tomato paste and stir until combined with vegetables.
6
Add the broth, cream corn, bay leaf and bring to a boil, add the baking potato and cover the pot and simmer 25-30 minutes or until the potato is tender.
7
Add the sweet potatoes, whole corn kernels, and cream or milk, stir well.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Note: you can certainly make this soup vegan by leaving out the cream or milk, it is just as good.
10
Enjoy!

423

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 (15 ounce) cans corn kernels, drained, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Sweet Potato Soup

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