Description
A hearty bowl of savory Italian sweet potato soup that wraps you in comfort with its creamy texture and aromatic Italian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: croutons, fresh parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, toss in chopped onion and sauté until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add sweet potatoes: Stir in diced sweet potatoes and coat with the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth: Carefully add the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or blend in batches if using a traditional blender.
- Season it up: Return blended soup to the pot, stir in Italian herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Serve it up: Ladle into bowls and top with croutons, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This soup pairs beautifully with a crispy baguette or fresh salad. Experiment with optional ingredients for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato soup, Italian soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food, healthy soup