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Apple Sweet Potato Soup blends fall flavors in one easy pot. This dish mixes earthy sweet potatoes with crisp apples and warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, creating a naturally sweet and savory combo without any cream. It's the perfect comfort food for chilly nights or festive dinners - you won't want to miss this seasonal treat!
Beyond Ordinary Soup
This soup packs all those wonderful autumn tastes in a single bowl. Sweet potatoes mixed with apples give such a nice natural sweetness, and those warming spices make it feel like you're getting a big hug with every bite. What's really cool is how it gets so creamy without adding any heavy cream, so you can enjoy something that feels totally rich but isn't too heavy.
Ingredients You'll Want
- Sweet Potatoes: Pick any kind, even yams or orange sweet potatoes, for that smooth, naturally sweet base.
- Apples: Go for slightly tart ones like Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or McIntosh to create balance.
- Butter: This helps cook the veggies and adds richness. Swap for olive oil if you want it vegan.
- Onions: Yellow or sweet onions build that tasty foundation.
- Vegetable Broth: Choose the low-sodium kind so you can control the salt yourself.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg: These cozy spices bring out the ingredients' natural sweetness.
- Lemon Juice: Brings a bit of tang to balance everything out.
- Maple Syrup: You can add this if needed, depending on how sweet your produce is.
Cooking Steps
- Cook Those Onions
- Get your butter melted in a big pot over medium heat. Toss in those onions and let them cook for about 3-4 minutes until they're soft, giving them a stir now and then.
- Mix In Fruits And Veggies
- Throw in your sweet potatoes and apples. Let them cook together for 3 minutes to wake up their flavors.
- Let Everything Bubble
- Pour your broth in, scrape any bits off the bottom, and stir in your cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cover it partly and let it bubble away for 7-10 minutes until you can easily stick a fork in the sweet potatoes.
- Smooth It Out
- Turn the heat off and grab your immersion blender to whizz everything until it's nice and smooth. Give it a taste and add some lemon juice, maple syrup, or more seasoning if it needs it.
- Dish It Up
- Scoop the soup into bowls and if you want, drizzle a little maple syrup on top or sprinkle some chili powder or cayenne for a kick.
Tips For Success
I've made this soup tons of times and learned a few things along the way. Choose your produce based on how sweet you want the final soup. Going with low-sodium broth really lets you nail the seasoning. No stick blender? No problem. Just work with small batches in your regular blender but be super careful with the hot soup. Don't skip the final taste test. A bit more maple syrup or lemon juice can take it from good to amazing.
Switch Things Up
I sometimes swap in butternut squash for the sweet potatoes or throw in some fresh ginger for extra warmth. A bit of coconut milk makes it super velvety, and sometimes I'll melt in sharp cheddar at the end for a totally different twist. You can play around with so many different add-ins, and each change brings something new to your bowl.
Storage Notes
Got leftovers? Pop them in a sealed container and they'll stay good in your fridge for up to three days. Want to save it longer? It freezes great for about three months. When you're ready to eat it again, just warm it up slowly on the stove or in your microwave, giving it a stir now and then to get that smooth texture back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What apples are best for this dish?
- Most apples will work as long as they’re not too tart like Granny Smith. Try using Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Braeburn, or similar options. Add a little maple syrup to sweeten if needed.
- → What's the best way to use a stick blender?
- First, turn off the heat. Submerge the blender, turn it on while moving it around the pot, and avoid leaving it idle in one spot. For safety, let it cool a bit first.
- → Can I adjust it to be vegan?
- Absolutely! Swap the butter with olive oil. Everything else in the recipe is already plant-based.
- → How long can I store it?
- Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Warm it slowly and add extra broth if it thickens too much.
- → Is adding maple syrup necessary?
- It depends on the natural sweetness of your sweet potatoes and apples. Blend the stew and taste it before deciding; you can add brown sugar or honey as a swap too.