Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced red onion OR 1 Tbs. diced dried onion skip for Low FODMAP and add 2 tsp. cumin instead
- 2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 apples peeled & coarsely chopped (Fuji, Gala …)
- 1 celery rib diced
- 1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes peeled & chopped into 1 inch or smaller chunks (approximately 3 large or 5 small-medium sized sweet potatoes)
- 1 qt. vegetable broth I used Savory Choice™ Vegetable Broth Concentrate
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced – add more or less according to preference (La Morena®, Goya & La Costeña® are gluten-free, but always check packaging) - optional ingredient -
- salt & black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- sour cream dairy or non-dairy/vegan or plain yogurt
- grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and grated ginger. Cook until the onion is translucent, stirring frequently (approximately 3 minutes).
- Add the apples and celery, stirring to coat with remaining oil. Cook for 5-7 minutes while preparing the sweet potatoes.
- Add the sweet potatoes and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat once boiling, and partially cover with a lid. Simmer until the sweet potatoes are fork tender, 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the sweet potato pieces. Add the chipotle pepper.
- If using a pressure cooker or instapot instead, add all prepared ingredients to the pot and set to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes (or follow directions in your instapot recipe book). Once the pressure valve releases, the soup is done.
- Use an inversion blender to purée until smooth, or alternatively purée in a blender or food processor in batches. Season with salt and pepper, according to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with grated fresh ginger and a swirl of sour cream, if desired.
Notes
I've linked to the Cuisinart pressure cooker* I use and love. The pressure cooker instructions are tailored to this machine. Follow specific directions for your unique machine for best results.
** Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.