This soup is filling and packed with Fall vegetables. It will make you want to get all cozied up in your pajamas. It’s that good.
I made this delicious vegan sweet potato soup a month ago and posted it on my Instagram feed. It’s been so cloudy and rainy in Seattle (what’s new, right?) but this is the kind of weather that makes me crave warm food all day every day. In my books, this usually translates to a lot of soups because they are so quick and easy. I’m so excited to finally share it on my blog. This soup is filling and packed with Fall vegetables. It will make you want to get all cozied up in your pajamas. It’s that good.
Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are packed with fiber, almost twice as much fiber as other types of potatoes. Why is this important? The high fiber gives them this “slow burning” characteristic, which means their caloric energy is used slower and more efficiently than a low-fiber carb.
They’re also heart healthy, containing large amounts of Vitamin B6 and potassium. And if you enjoy them on a regular basis, you know how filling they can be. They are also rich in an antioxidant called beta-carotene, giving your body all the Vitamin A it needs on a daily basis. Sweet potatoes are also rich in Vitamin C and E, both are nutrients that contribute to a glowing complexion and healthy hair.
Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
While I love to enjoy sweet potatoes in a variety of ways (i.e. sweet potato fries, baked sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, etc), enjoying them in my soup is one of my favorite. I love making big batches of this soup and then freezing the leftovers. Sometimes I enjoy this soup on its own (because it’s that filling), while other times I enjoy it as a side to a big salad. Either way, it never disappoints. The sweet flavors naturally found in sweet potatoes mixed with the savory flavors added to the soup makes this one heck of a treat!
If you try this recipe, let me know what you think. I love seeing your photos tagged #realandvibrant on Instagram!
Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
This soup is filling and packed with Fall vegetables. It will make you want to get all cozied up in your pajamas. It's that good.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked for at least 1 hour
- 1 white onion cubed
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 cups veggie broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
Instructions
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Add oil to a pot once it's heated.
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Add garlic (make sure the heat is super low so you don't burn the garlic).
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Once the garlic is soft, add the onions and let them sweat until they're a little transparent.
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Add the sweet potatoes and increase the heat to medium.
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Add the cumin, paprika, cinnamon, black pepper, sea salt. Adjust any flavors.
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After a few minutes, add the broth or water -- just enough to cover the potatoes.
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Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
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Once the sweet potato is cooked through, add the cashews.
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Transfer to your blender. Be super careful not to burn yourself. I usually just transfer all of the veggies first and then pour is the liquids. You may need to do two batches, depending on your blender.
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Blend until soft and creamy.
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Transfer back to pot. Taste and add maple syrup if needed (all depends on how sweet you like your soup). Adjust salt if needed. Enjoy!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
I love sweet potatoes and this soup sounds delicious! I’m always craving more soups this time of year.
Robin says
This soup has an AMAZING texture! It is comparable to a cream based soup. I was pleasantly surprised!
The taste was way different that what I was expecting. It originally appealed to me because I had a craving for butternut squash soup, but wanted to avoid the cream. I couldn’t taste the sweet potato at all, but I used a medium sized potato. Next time, I will be trying this with 2 medium sized sweets instead of one, keeping the rest of the ingredients the same, in an attempt to let the sweet potato taste come through.
Overall, this soup is very interesting! Completely different from anything I’ve had before, and this will be a great recipe to have on hand as I embark on healthier, cleaner eating!
Code-E says
This recipe gave me the idea for a tweaked version! I had not picked up the cashews before the store closed in my town, so I substituted with some macadamia nut milk milk which I added just before blending (and used a little less water) I also added baby bok choy right after the onions were translucent. I also second time around used a parsnip a well put in with the sweet potato. Delicious!! Fun recipe to expand on. Thanks for sharing, your amazing!!