White Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: White Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons expeller-pressed vegetable oil; 3 medium-large yellow onions, thinly sliced (5 cups); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 pounds (about 4) white sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 1/2 cup sake; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3 tart apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons sweet white miso

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons expeller-pressed vegetable oil
3 medium-large yellow onions, thinly sliced (5 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 pounds (about 4) white sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup sake
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tart apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons sweet white miso

1
Heat the oil in a heavy 6-quart pot over low heat, and add the onions, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
Cover and cook slowly until the onions are soft but not browned, 20 minutes or longer.
3
Add the wine and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, until slightly reduced.
4
Add the sweet potatoes, 5 cups water, and the sake, mirin, cream, and 2 teaspoons salt.
5
Cover and simmer until the sweet potatoes are half-tender, about 6 minutes.
6
Add the apples and cook until both the apples and the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat, add the miso, and puree in batches in a blender, or in the pan using an immersion blender.
8
Adjust to the desired thickness with water, and check the seasoning before serving.

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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

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 expeller-pressed vegetable oil, 3 medium-large yellow onions, thinly sliced (5 cups), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger, 4 large garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, White 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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White Sweet Potato Soup

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