Description
This Roasted Italian Sweet Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending the sweet, earthy flavors of roasted sweet potatoes with aromatic Italian herbs. This creamy soup is perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, offering a delightful Mediterranean flair that warms the soul. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it can be served as a starter or main dish and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients from wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes and coconut milk, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into wedges)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for roasting)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 until fragrant.
- Stir in roasted sweet potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in coconut milk and heat through for another 5 minutes; season to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg