Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
The ultimate comfort food, Creamy Sweet Potato Soup is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering. Enjoy its velvety texture and delicious flavors tonight!
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Blender
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Peeler
- Cutting Board
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
- 1 large shallot (thinly sliced)
- 1 large garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary + more for garnish if desired
- 1 pound sweet potatoes (peeled, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
- 4 ounces light cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 Optional toppings: A drizzle of olive oil or a few fresh rosemary leaves
Instructions
- Set a medium soup pot over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil and, if using, the butter. When hot, add the shallots (or onions). Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until translucent and tender.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the rosemary, sweet potatoes, and vegetable broth. Continue heating over medium heat until the soup comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Let cool until it’s safe to puree.
- Using an immersion blender or working in batches with an upright blender, puree the soup.
- Return soup to pan and add the cream cheese (or alternatives). Whisk briskly over low heat until cream cheese is completely dissolved.
- Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve.
Notes
- Vegan option: Omit the butter and substitute the cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese. About 1/3 cup cashew cream or almond milk work instead too.
- Delicious without cream: You can also omit the cream cheese/milk entirely (it’s still plenty delicious without).
- Revisit for updates: I originally posted this Creamy Sweet Potato Rosemary Soup recipe back in 2013, but I’ve been revisiting it lately (it’s so good).
- Dairy-free option: The recipe is now updated with a dairy-free/vegan option.