Sweet Potato Jalapeno Soup Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Jalapeno Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs sweet potatoes; 1 medium onion; 4 slices turkey bacon (regular bacon is fine too); 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup butter; 6 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup jarred jalapeno; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1 cup half-and-half; 4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; artificial sweetener (optional)

Servings: persons

5 lbs sweet potatoes
1 medium onion
4 slices turkey bacon (regular bacon is fine too)
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup butter
6 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup jarred jalapeno
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup cilantro
1 cup half-and-half
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
artificial sweetener (optional)

1
Scrub sweet potatoes, cut into quarters, place in large stock pot, cover with water and boil until soft.
2
When potatoes are soft, drain them and let them cool until you can handle them. Peel off the skin.
3
Peel and chop onion. Finely chop bacon and garlic.
4
In a large soup pot, melt butter. Add bacon, onion and garlic and saute until onions are translucent.
5
Add chicken broth. Cover and bring to a boil.
6
Dice half the sweet potatoes and stir into boiling broth.
7
Puree the remaining sweet potatoes with the jalapenos, cumin, cilantro and half-and-half. Stir into soup. Add salt, pepper, and sweetener (if needed). Stir well; heat through.
8
Serve and Enjoy!

1478

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

138

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 5 lbs sweet potatoes, 1 medium onion, 4 slices turkey bacon (regular bacon is fine too), 3 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Jalapeno 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato Jalapeno Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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