Description
A comforting bowl of Homemade Carrot Sweet Potato Soup that blends the natural sweetness of carrots and sweet potatoes with warming spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional for creaminess)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Stir in the carrots and sweet potato, cooking for a few minutes.
- Add vegetable broth, ground ginger, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
- Stir in coconut milk if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Using quality fresh ingredients enhances flavor and nutrition. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, carrot soup, sweet potato, vegetarian soup, comfort food