This creamy Sweet Potato Soup is a family favorite seasoned perfectly with garlic, ginger, cumin, and smoked paprika and topped with toasted coconut flakes, chopped pistachios, and fresh thyme. You will quickly fall in love with this tasty soup and wonder why this hasn’t been on your regular rotation. Serve with a simple garden salad and cornbread.
We are soup fanatics, so we eat it year-round at our house. I don’t think I have ever met a soup that I did not love. Some of our favorites are loaded potato soup, beef noodle soup, and chicken pot pie soup.
How to make Sweet Potato Soup
Heat a little olive oil in a Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it is soft. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the garlic, ginger, cumin, smoked paprika, and sweet potato cubes. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring several times.
Now add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender. Use an immersion blender, to process until smooth and to desired consistency.
Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream. Ladle into bowls and top with toasted coconut, chopped pistachios, and fresh thyme.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform size cubes so they cook evenly.
- Cook the potatoes and spices for a few minutes over medium-low heat to give the potatoes an extra flavor boost.
- Boil the sweet potatoes until they are very fork-tender. Use an immersion blender to process the soup until smooth and creamy. You can also use a stand blender but blend in batches and make sure you remove the center cap for the steam to escape.
- If you prefer, you can roast the peeled sweet potatoes on an aluminum foil-covered or parchment paper covered baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and cook for about 30 minutes at 375 degrees or until fork tender. Combine them in a large pot with the vegetable broth and use an immersion blender to puree until desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
- Other garnishes to try include pepitas and croutons for crunch, fresh cilantro, yogurt, sour cream, and crispy onion straws.
- To freeze, first cool completely. Then ladle into heavy-duty freezer storage bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. For best results, heat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
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Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato Soup
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups vegetable broth or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½-1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup heavy cream divided
Toppings
- Roasted pistachios
- Homemade croutons
- Chopped Pistachios
- Heavy Cream
- Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it is soft. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the garlic, ginger, cumin, smoked paprika, and sweet potato cubes. Cook for 5 minutes stirring several times.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender. Use an immersion blender or a stand blender with the center cap removed to allow steam to escape to process until smooth.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream. Ladle into bowls and top with toasted coconut, chopped pistachios, and fresh thyme.
Notes
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform size cubes so they cook evenly.
- Cook the potatoes and spices for a few minutes over medium-low heat to give the potatoes an extra flavor boost.
- Boil the sweet potatoes until they are very fork-tender. Use an immersion blender to process the soup until smooth and creamy. You can also use a stand blender but make sure you remove the center cap for the steam to escape.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
- Other garnishes to try include pepitas, cilantro, croutons, yogurt, sour cream, and crispy onion straws.
- To freeze, first cool completely. Then ladle into heavy-duty freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. For best results, heat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
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Erin
We loved, loved, loved this sweet potato soup. Thanks for sharing, Beth.
Sandra
What a really comforting soup! Everyone at my house loved it!
Ally
This is so tasty!! Thanks for the easy recipe!!!
June
So tasty and creamy! We loved this soup and we will make it again!
Karen
I never had sweet potato soup! I love sweet potato and can’t wait to make a soup out of it, I am actually very excited about it.
Tammy
This was absolutely delicious! I love creamier soups but I also love that this one is good for you too…very comforting!
Vanessa Palma
I loved everything about this soup and so did the family. I’m so glad I found this recipe.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Vanessa! I am glad that you and your family liked the soup!
Amber
This looks so yummy and pretty easy to make. Printing and making next time I need a soup.
Megan
Your Sweet Potato Soup recipe is fantastic! The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious and comforting soup. It’s the perfect blend of flavors and a delightful addition to any meal. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Megan!
Sue
Oh my goodness, this Sweet Potato Soup looks absolutely divine! 🌟🔥 The combination of garlic, ginger, cumin, and smoked paprika sounds like the perfect flavor blend. 🤩👌 And those toppings with toasted coconut flakes, chopped pistachios, and fresh thyme are pure genius! 🥥🌿 I can already imagine how comforting and delicious this must be. Can’t wait to try it out and make it a new family favorite too! 🙌👪
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sue! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Lisa
You cannot go wrong with sweet potato soup. It’s simple to make and it really fills me up!
Beth Pierce
So true!
Renee
Who knew that sweet potato soup was so good and easy to make. This soup is going on my rotation thanks to you and your great recipe.
Rosey
Perfect timing to see this. My granddaughter is on her way to visit and she is the world’s biggest sweet potato lvoer.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Rosey! I sure hope your granddaughter likes the soup.
Monidipa
Absolutely loved the Sweet Potato Soup recipe! The blend of flavors was incredible, and it was so easy to follow. This will definitely become a regular dish on our table. Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Monidipa! I am so glad that you liked the sweet potato soup.
Sammie
This Sweet Potato Soup sounds absolutely delicious and it’s great to hear that not only is it a family favorite, but it’s also seasoned with such flavorful ingredients. The toasted coconut flakes, chopped pistachios, and fresh thyme on top sound like the perfect finishing touch. I can’t wait to try this recipe and add it to my own regular rotation! Thank you for sharing this mouthwatering dish.
Richard
I love this sweet potato recipe. It turned out so creamy and so yummy! The suggested toppings were spot on. Thanks for sharing, Beth.