Description
A comforting Savory Italian Sweet Potato Soup that balances sweetness and herbaceous flavors, perfect for any comforting occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (use the good stuff — you’ll taste it)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the roasted sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
This soup can be made gluten-free and freezes well in portions. Perfect with crusty bread or a grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting & Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, sweet potato, Italian, vegetarian, comfort food