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Luscious Creamy Purple Sweet Potato Soup (plant-based, cozy, oil-free)

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Creamy Purple Sweet Potato Soup

Cultural Context

Creamy Purple Sweet Potato Soup is a vibrant dish that showcases the unique color and flavor of purple sweet potatoes, which are native to South America but have gained popularity in the United States. This soup is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, making it a comforting choice for any meal. Its creamy texture comes from coconut milk, offering a dairy-free alternative that complements the sweetness of the potatoes. Today, this soup is embraced in various culinary circles for its health benefits and aesthetic appeal, often served at dinner parties and casual gatherings alike.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 red onion
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 cloves garlic
2 cups purple sweet potato (cooked and mashed)
1 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup cashews
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon miso
cracked pepper

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

purple sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: regular sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular sweet potatoes are more widely available.

1

Heat the burner and add 1 diced red onion to the pot.

2

Add 2 cups of chopped cabbage to the pot with the onion and sweat for about 5 minutes.

3

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pot and cook for a second.

4

Add 2 cups of cooked and mashed purple sweet potatoes to the pot.

5

Add 1 cup of drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pot.

6

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of thyme.

7

Pour in 4 cups of low sodium vegetable broth and cook together for about 15 minutes.

8

In a separate container, blend 1/2 cup of cashews, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 3/4 cup of water until creamy.

9

Pour about 3/4 of the cashew cream into the soup and save a little for garnishing.

10

Stir in 1 tablespoon of miso into the soup mixture.

11

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.

12

Add cracked pepper to taste and let the soup cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

potNeutra bulletimmersion blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

plant-based

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Purple Sweet Potato SoupSweet Potato Soup

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