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2 bowls Spiced sweet potato and orange soup on a green textured backdrop

Spicy sweet potato and orange soup


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  • Author: Megan Jones
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Warm up your senses with this delightful Spicy Sweet Potato Soup, a comforting blend of sweet potatoes and zesty orange, perfect for chilly days. Not only is it bursting with flavor, but it also provides a nourishing dose of vitamins, making it a fantastic addition to your plant-based repertoire.

Dunk with a crispy ciabatta, or toasted sourdough for contrasting texture and to make it a lovely warming winter meal.

It’s also an absolute breeze to make and full of vitamin C, a perfect winter warmer!


Ingredients

Scale

800g (about 4 cups) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

750ml (3 cups) vegetable broth

1 large onion, diced

1 medium carrot, diced

2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon (5g) grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon (2g) ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon (1g) smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Juice and zest of 1 orange

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh coriander, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large onion, diced, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the Spices. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste), stirring well to coat the onion mixture in the spices. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the flavors.
  3. Cook the Vegetables. Add 800g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, and 1 medium carrot, diced, to the pot. Stir to combine with the aromatic mixture.
  4. Simmer the Soup. Pour in 750ml vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Blend Until Smooth. Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
  6. Finish with Orange. Stir in the juice and zest of 1 orange, and season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a bit more heat, adjust with cayenne pepper.
  7. Serve and Enjoy. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh coriander. Serve hot and enjoy the warming flavors of this spicy sweet potato and orange soup!

Equipment

Notes

Swaps: Replace the sweet potato with 500g peeled, deseeded squash. Swap chilli for paprika if you prefer less spice

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Pan & blender
  • Cuisine: British