Description
A warm and comforting creamy carrot and sweet potato soup, infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. This hearty soup is perfectly blended to a smooth texture and can be made with chicken or vegetable broth for versatility. Ideal for cozy meals and easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
Spices & Seasonings
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Garnish
- Heavy cream, for drizzling
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped brown onions and stir frequently until the onions become soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add Spices and Vegetables: Stir in cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add the chopped carrots, cubed sweet potatoes, and chicken broth to the pot.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the carrots and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend Soup: Use a hand blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning by adding extra salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with heavy cream to create beautiful swirls. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the heavy cream or use a dairy-free alternative.
- The spices can be adjusted according to taste; increase or decrease cinnamon and turmeric for stronger or milder flavor.
- This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
- Use a regular blender if a hand blender is unavailable, blending in batches and being cautious with hot liquids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: carrot soup, sweet potato soup, creamy soup, healthy soup, dinner soup, autumn recipe
