Description
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. The soup boasts the sweet earthiness of sweet potatoes and apples’ bright, tart freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, quartered (about 1 pound each)
- 1 large tart apple, peeled and cored
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the sweet potatoes and apple on a greased baking sheet.
3. Roast for 40 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and let cool. Peel the sweet potatoes.
4. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
5. Add chopped onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaf. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
6. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
7. Add the roasted sweet potatoes and apple to the pot along with the chicken broth.
8. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
9. Return the soup to the pot and stir in cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Gently heat the soup through without boiling.
12. Ladle into bowls and garnish with crumbled goat cheese or feta.
13. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad if desired.
Notes
The soup’s thickness can be adjusted by adding more or less broth.
Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cayenne pepper can enhance the flavor.
To make the soup vegan, substitute cream with coconut milk and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
For freezing, omit the cream and add it after reheating.
Roasting the onions, celery, and apples along with the sweet potatoes adds depth of flavor.
Add cooked chicken or lentils to increase the protein content.