QUICK AND EASY SWEET POTATO SOUP

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Sweet potatoes are cooked in chicken broth, pureed, and then seasoned with with nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and cayenne, and made even creamier (but still low-fat) by adding fat-free half-and-half.

Provided by ajennerjahn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
6 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
½ cup fat-free half-and-half
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Put sweet potatoes into a large pot. Pour chicken broth over the sweet potatoes; bring to a boil, stir orange liqueur into the boiling broth, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Puree the sweet potatoes with the broth using an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Stir half-and-half, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper into the pureed sweet potatoes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pecans in the hot skillet until fragrant.
  • Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 74.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 270.5 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

May Wonder
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This soup was a waste of time. It was bland and flavorless.


Hridoy Ray
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste better.


MD Jaber Ali
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less brown sugar.


Md. Alauddin
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potato soup, but this recipe was pretty good. It was creamy and flavorful.


Jennifer Pearson
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet potato flavor.


Sandra Loopexz
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and creamy.


shambhu Prasad
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


ZALCON
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Ciise Canamadaadshe
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


wsm works
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Samantha Fyffe
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Latoya Lee
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Samuel Ajwang
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Erin's stuff
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra ginger and cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Famous Amos
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The kids love the sweet potato flavor, and I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Asandiswe Mantengu
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I was pleasantly surprised by how quick and easy this soup was to make. I had all the ingredients on hand and it was ready in about 30 minutes. The soup was creamy and flavorful, with a nice balance of sweet and savory.