Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup With Curried Apples

Name: Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup With Curried Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs sweet potatoes (3 or 4); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; coarse salt & fresh ground pepper; 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced; 2 jalapeno peppers, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; ½ cup dry sherry (optional); 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; ¼ teaspoon curry powder; 1 small tart apple, peeled, cored, and diced; ¼ cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped mint, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs sweet potatoes (3 or 4)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
coarse salt & fresh ground pepper
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
½ cup dry sherry (optional)
4 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon curry powder
1 small tart apple, peeled, cored, and diced
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped mint, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 1 hour, turning once, or until potatoes are very soft.
3
When cool enough to handle, scoop cooked potato out of the skins.
4
Discard skins.
5
Meanwhile, in a 5-quart Dutch oven or large soup pot, heat oil over medium.
6
Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
7
Add bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes.
8
Add sherry (if using), sweet potato, and broth; stir to combine.
9
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, until flavors have blended.
10
Working in batches, puree soup in a blender.
11
Combine batches in a clean pot.
12
The soup should be thick.
13
(If you prefer a thinner soup, add water or a little more broth.)
14
Taste and adjust seasoning.
15
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, honey, and curry powder to a boil.
16
Add apple; stir for 1 minute and remove from heat.
17
To serve, ladle the soup into warm bowls, add a spoonful of apples, a spoonful of yogurt, and a sprinkle of mint.

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 12 lbs sweet potatoes (3 or 4), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, halved and sliced, coarse salt & fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup With Curried Apples 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!