Cream of Sweet Potato Soup

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This cream of sweet potato soup is easy to prepare, oh-so-elegant, and a favorite at my house. The kids love it because it has a slightly sweet taste, and it's my husband's favorite soup. Serve warm with buttery garlic bread and a crisp green salad. You can also serve cold with cucumber or watercress sandwiches.

Cream of sweet potato soup in small cup with salad on the side
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 large sweet potatoes

  • 3 (14 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth

  • ¼ cup brown sugar, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Adjust the oven rack to the middle position.

  2. Bake sweet potatoes directly on the rack in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

  3. Peel sweet potatoes and place flesh in a blender. Purée in batches with chicken broth, using enough broth so it blends smoothly. Transfer puréed mixture to a large saucepan.

  4. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in brown sugar, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cream.

Recipe Tip

You can cook sweet potatoes in the microwave if you prefer.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187 Calories
6g Fat
29g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 274mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 622mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.