Savory Italian Sweet Potato Soup: A Comforting, Healthy Delight
A warm and hearty soup perfect for any occasion, combining the sweetness of potatoes with savory Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of coconut milk before serving.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg