Spicy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Created by Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Boston, MA | Althea Luhm, 2014-2016 | Edited by Delphine Remy

Yields: 2 servings | Total time: 25 minutes

Sweet and spicy, this delicious and warming soup is so easy to make. Packed with goodness, it makes a nutritious and filling lunch option or main meal.

Ingredients:

• 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 large sweet potato (or 2 small sweet potatoes), thinly sliced 
• 1-2 chipotle or jalapeno peppers, minced 
• 14 ounces’ veggie stock
• Cilantro to garnish
• Salt, pepper, and/or cumin to taste

Instructions:

• Chop the onion and the sweet potato.
• Mince the garlic.
• In a medium-size pot, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for a couple of minutes. 
• Add in the potato. 
• Add the stock and turn the heat down to medium/low.
• Let this cook (softening the potatoes) for 20 minutes or so, depending on the size of the potato slices.
• Season with salt, pepper, and/or cumin and the jalapeño peppers.
• Be careful while using a hand blender to thoroughly combine ingredients. You may also use a regular blender. Be careful! It’s super hot.
• Pour into a nice bowl and sprinkle with fresh herbs and ENJOY!