Roasted sweet potatoes and onions impart delicious depth of flavour to this Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup. Top it off with the deliciousness of bacon, if you like!
Like Tomato Soup and Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup, this soup is quick and easy to make but is also suitable to make ahead and reheat to serve. Free of dairy, gluten, grains, and nuts, with a vegan option, it’s suitable for almost any diet. If you'd like a hearty, whole-meal soup, try Tomato Lentil Soup.
Sweet Potatoes
We're deep into winter in this part of the world, and it's nice to cozy up indoors with a bowl of warm, flavourful soup. Sweet potatoes are amazing! They are a very versatile source of vitamins and minerals. Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato soup simmering on the stove releases a delicious aroma to welcome family or guests!
Sweet Potato Soup
Method
I like that the sweet potatoes are roasted in the oven along with an onion for this recipe. Roasting is my new favourite way to cook vegetables! While you’re roasting yours, heat up your broth, so it’s ready for the vegetables when they’re done. When everything is soft, puree the soup with an immersion blender right in the pot. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender. Be careful when working with a hot liquid; blend in small batches.
Broth
As in any soup, the quality of your broth, or stock, makes all the difference. It's really easy to make your own by simmering a pot full of bones covered in water with a tablespoon of sea salt and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for several hours.
Dairy Free, Gluten Free
The flavour of coconut milk pairs beautifully with sweet potatoes and allows dairy-intolerant people to enjoy this creamy soup. No thickener is needed, so there are no concerns about gluten.
Soup, Salad and Sandwich Lunch
Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup pairs nicely with a garden salad, artisan bread sandwiches, and biscotti for dessert.
If you make this soup, or any of my recipes, I'd love for you to share a picture of your creation on Instagram with the hashtag #cathysglutenfree 🙂 Thanks!
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½" cubes
- 1 large cooking onion peeled and cut into ½" pieces
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cups bone broth (or vegetable broth for vegan)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 400 mL 13.5 oz can (1 ½ cups) coconut milk
- 4 slices bacon cooked until crisp and chopped for garnish (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Toss together vegetables with oil, thyme, cumin, and salt.
- Roast on foil-lined baking sheet for 25 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile, heat stock in a large pot. When the vegetables are finished, add them to the stock along with the black pepper and coconut milk.
- Using an immersion blender, puree until as smooth as desired. Allow the soup to simmer and blend the flavours until ready to serve.
- Garnish with chopped bacon and parsley just before serving, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Tammy says
Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has calculated the calories per serving?
Cathy says
I've just updated the recipe, so the calories are there now! I'm gradually working through my recipes to make sure that they all include nutritional information. Thank you for reaching out and asking, so now this one is done!
Stephanie says
This is the perfect fall treat! So yummy!
Cathy says
Thank you, Stephanie! I'm glad you like it.