Sweet Potato Bisque with Clementines and Sage

Name: Sweet Potato Bisque with Clementines and Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. unsalted butter; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 3 fresh sage leaves, chopped; 1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped; 1 medium-sized parsnip, peeled and chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; 4 to 6 clementines; 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 Tbs. dry white vermouth or white wine; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger; 5 cups vegetable stock or water; 3 Tbs. heavy cream, optional

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. unsalted butter
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped
1 medium-sized parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
4 to 6 clementines
6 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 Tbs. dry white vermouth or white wine
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
5 cups vegetable stock or water
3 Tbs. heavy cream, optional

1
Heat butter in large pot over medium heat.
2
Add celery, sage, onion, parsnip and carrot, and cook, stirring, until onion has softened and is just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, squeeze clementines to make 3?4 cup juice; set aside.
4
Grate zest from clementines; set aside.
5
Add sweet potatoes, and cook 2 minutes.
6
Add vermouth and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pot.
7
Add clementine juice, nutmeg and ginger.
8
Add vegetable stock, reduce heat to low and cook 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
9
Working in batches, puree mixture in food processor or blender.
10
Add zest and cream to soup.
11
Heat through, and pour into warm bowls.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, 3 stalks celery, chopped, 3 fresh sage leaves, chopped, 1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Bisque with Clementines and Sage 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!