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Smoky Sweet Potato Soup

How about a rich and filling vegan sweet potato soup? It is a veggie-loaded soup with bell peppers, carrots, spinach and more... Adding quinoa or millet will make it a complete meal for either lunch or dinner. Smoky but not overly so, a little sweet but still savory, and super-satiating.
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword sweet potato carrot soup, sweet potato soup, vegan sweet potato soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 304kcal

Ingredients

Toppings and Garnish

  • ½ cup Pumpkin seeds pepitas
  • ¼ cup Cilantro fresh
  • 5 slices Toasted crusty bread optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat.
  • Add the red onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Adjust the heat to medium-low and add the sweet potatoes, carrots, garlic, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons water if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth, water, and quinoa, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once boiling, adjust the heat so that the soup is simmering, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Puree half of the soup mixture using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring to a blender.
  • Add the spinach, stirring to break up any clumps, and add salt to taste.
  • Let the soup cool for 20 minutes, then divide it between 5 jars or storage containers.
  • Top each serving with the pumpkin seeds and cilantro and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Serve with a slice of bread, if desired.

Notes

This soup is great for storing in the fridge to eat during the week, and it also freezes well if you want to plan way ahead. If you choose to freeze it, divide it into five freezer-safe storage containers and freeze for up to 6 months.
 
Reprinted with permission from Jackie Sobon and Fair Winds Press, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. © 2020

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1111mg | Potassium: 1021mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 29001IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg