Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Hearty, vegan and gluten free sweet potato apple soup is a balm for the soul and the tummy.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced red onion or 1 Tbs. diced dried onion
- 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
- 1 qt. vegetable broth
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced – add more or less according to preference (La Morena® & La Costeña® are gluten-free )
- salt & black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- sour cream dairy or non-dairy (Follow Your Heart®) OR coconut or almond cultured yogurt (So Delicious®)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 or yogurt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
276
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
337
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
** 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.