Description
Experience the cozy warmth of Roasted Italian Sweet Potato Soup, a creamy and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. This delightful soup combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with aromatic Italian herbs, creating a rich flavor profile that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into wedges)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place sweet potato wedges on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and basil; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add roasted sweet potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil before reducing heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in coconut milk; heat through for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with reserved roasted sweet potato wedges and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg