Best 6 Spiced Sweet Potato Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing spiced sweet potato chowder, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. This creamy and comforting chowder features tender sweet potatoes, a medley of aromatic spices, and a hint of heat from jalapeño peppers.

The harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors in this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the warmth of the spices, while the jalapeños add a touch of spiciness that lingers on the palate.

This versatile recipe offers a range of variations to suit your preferences. For a vegetarian delight, simply omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Those who prefer a milder chowder can reduce the amount of jalapeño peppers or omit them altogether.

Whether you're seeking a hearty lunch, a cozy dinner, or a comforting meal on a chilly day, our spiced sweet potato chowder is the perfect choice. Gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET POTATO SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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This is a lighter chowder that's loaded with veggies. It still has the rich and creamy textures, but is healthier given the lack of heavy cream and the use of sweet potatoes.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, diced
3 each miniature multi-colored sweet peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 ear corn, kernels cut from the cob
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups milk
½ pound scallops
½ pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, peppers, garlic, herbes de Provence, and cayenne pepper. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potato and corn; saute for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in chicken broth and milk, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Partially blend chowder using an immersion blender. Add scallops and tilapia and continue cooking on low until seafood has cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 694.4 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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The spicy mixture covering these sweet potatoes is also good on chicken pieces!

Provided by Erin R Pitman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

SWEET POTATO-CORN CHOWDER



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A delicious, hearty fall soup with sweet potatoes and corn mixed with a variety of other ingredients. Fully vegetarian and definitely won't disappoint!

Provided by Ashley Rose

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
½ large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
5 cups vegetable stock
1 ⅓ cups light cream
1 (11 ounce) can creamed corn
3 tablespoons brown sugar
½ tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Dice 1 1/2 sweet potatoes and roughly chop the remaining 2 1/2.
  • Place diced sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add roughly chopped sweet potatoes and cook 10 minutes more.
  • Add vegetable stock to the stockpot with the vegetables and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until sweet potatoes are fork-tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Mix cream, 1/2 the creamed corn, brown sugar, coriander, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger into the stockpot. Simmer soup for 5 minutes.
  • Puree soup using an immersion blender. Stir in remaining creamed corn, reserved boiled sweet potatoes, and whole kernel corn. Simmer soup 20 minutes more, stirring a few times. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 558.5 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

SWEET POTATO CHOWDER



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"My husband came up with this spicy soup that's a snap to make yet tastes wonderful," says Kathy Whitford of Oscoda, Michigan. Creamy bowls of it are warm and winning on a cool night.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, seasoned salt, dried oregano and parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon each pepper and crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery in butter until tender. Stir in broth, water and bouillon. Add potatoes, sweet potato, turkey ham and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 891mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SWEET POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into a small dice
2 cups diced peeled sweet potato
2 medium shallots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, diced
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh sage
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
One 15-ounce can corn, drained
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/4 cup minced chives

Steps:

  • In a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the bacon and cook until crispy and most of the fat is rendered, about 8 minutes. Set the bacon aside for later use, leaving the fat in the pot.
  • In the same pot over medium heat, saute the sweet potato, shallots, garlic and bell pepper, stirring frequently, until the shallots are tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the thyme, sage and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Add the flour and curry to the vegetables and stir until incorporated. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the corn, chicken stock, heavy cream and sherry vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the sweet potato is tender, another 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Plate into individual bowls and garnish with the crispy bacon and chives.

SPICED SWEET POTATO CHOWDER



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At my house, we're all crazy for chowder. This meatless version is loaded with root veggies and spices-cinnamon, cardamom and allspice-that really say fall. -Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h15m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed
1 pound medium sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium fresh beets, peeled and cubed
2 cartons (32 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups coconut milk

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in coconut milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. The combination of spices in this recipe is just a suggestion. Feel free to add or omit spices to suit your own taste.
  • Be careful not to overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.
  • Serve the chowder immediately after it's made. It's best when it's hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

This spiced sweet potato chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. The combination of sweet potatoes, spices, and coconut milk creates a unique and flavorful soup that's sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this spiced sweet potato chowder a try. You won't be disappointed.

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