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    Home » Recipes » Soups and Stews

    Easy Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

    Published: Jan 30, 2020 · Modified: Nov 23, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

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    This easy creamy sweet potato soup makes a simple and delicious addition to any meal. Everyone will love the super rich flavor of this cream of sweet potato. It's the ultimate comfort food to keep you warm this fall and winter season!

    Two bowls of easy creamy sweet potato soup on the table.

    My late friend Marcel showed me the right way to make this cream of sweet potato soup recipe! I couldn't believe her method but she was right. This recipe is considered the perfect sweet potato cream soup for a reason!

    While I haven't been a huge fan of sweet potatoes historically, I find that we make them more and more these days. It's a healthier alternative to regular potatoes and their flavor has started to grow on me!

    You can make this creamy sweet potato soup as thick or as thin as you want, and it's delicious with or without cream. This recipe has definitely become a family favorite and I am sure it will in your household too.

    If you love creamy vegetable soups, you might also enjoy old-fashioned cream of broccoli soup or cream of potato and leek soup.

    Add on a simple side of air fryer biscuits or homemade cornbread to any one of these vegetable soups for a hearty and delicious meal.

    Why You Will Love this Recipe

    • It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
    • This soup is so rich and creamy.
    • It's incredibly easy to make using simple, easy ingredients.
    • A hearty bowl soup that's the perfect cold-weather comfort food.

    Top Tip:

    While you could puree this soup in a blender, an immersion blender really is the way to go. If you don't have one, I highly recommend investing in one for this and tons of other recipes.

    Ingredients

    This easy soup recipe only uses a few simple ingredients. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery.

    I've included the ingredients that make this recipe taste as wonderful as it does, but you'll find the complete ingredient list along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Ingredients to make cream of sweet potato soup on the counter.
    • Sweet potatoes: Fresh sweet potatoes are the budget-friendly star of the show in this soup.
    • Onion: Chopped onion is cooked to give this soup more depth of flavor.
    • Broth: For a vegetarian or vegan version of this soup use vegetable broth or if that makes no difference to you chicken stock or chicken broth work fine!
    • Thyme: To keep things simple use dried thyme. If you prefer fresh, add one tablespoon instead of a teaspoon.
    • Brown Sugar: For an additional touch of sweetness in this soup recipe.
    • Apple cider vinegar: Adding a touch of acid works well to balance the sweetness.
    • Cream: You don't need much so feel free to use what's available. Such as whipping cream, heavy cream, sour cream, or coconut milk.
    • Green onions: For a splash of color on top!

    Substitutions and Variations

    • No cream? Whipping cream, heavy cream, sour cream, or coconut milk will work. I don't always add cream right before serving. Sometimes I don't add it at all.
    • Sweet Potato Chicken or Lentil Soup: For a heartier soup add a drained can of lentils or shredded chicken to your soup. At towards the end, and then cook until it's heated through.
    • Sweet Potato Kale Soup: Add a few handfuls of kale to the soup right before serving. It should quickly wilt into the soup.
    • Apple Sweet Potato Soup: Add chopped apple to the pot towards the end of cooking the sweet potatoes. They will quickly cook into the other ingredients in the soup. Apples add such a nice flavor to your soup with sweet potatoes and is definitely worth a try!
    • Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup: Add chopped carrot to cook with the onions right at the start.
    • Want it less sweet? Try making it with half sweet potato and half butternut squash. Cook the butternut squash along with the sweet potatoes.

    Spice Variations

    • Curry Sweet Potato Soup: Curry paste or curry powder adds great flavor to this recipe. Always remember that a little curry paste or powder goes a long way so add it slowly, a little at a time.
    • Make it Spicy: Add chili pepper flakes, smoked paprika, hot sauce, jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder while cooking to imbue heat into the dish. You can also add some diced jalapeno or serrano peppers or even diced chipotle in adobo while the soup cooks.
    • No Thyme? If you aren't a fan of thyme try oregano, basil, marjoram, coriander or even poultry or Italian seasoning instead.
    • Warming Fall Flavors: Add a few dashes of cinnamon, ginger and allspice or pumpkin pie spice to taste to the soup towards the end of cooking.

    How to Make Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

    This cream of sweet potato soup only takes a few simple steps to make. I'm covering the highlights below. You'll find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1. Chop the onions and sweet potatoes.
    Sliced sweet potatoes on cutting board next to knife.
    Diced onions on cutting board with knife.

    2. Saute the onions in butter in a large saucepan until tender.

    Overhead shot of saucepan with onions and butter
    1. Add the broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and cook.
    Broth has been added to the large saucepan.
    1. Add the sweet potatoes to the pot with the onions. Cover with a lid and let it stand off of the heat.
    Overhead shot of sweet potatoes in broth in saucepan
    1. Add the brown sugar, thyme, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat and cook until the potatoes are very soft.
    Brown sugar, thyme, vinegar, salt, and pepper added to the large sauce pan. The ingredients are stirred into the soup.
    1. Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Add more broth to reach desired consistency and season again with salt and pepper to taste. .
    Overehead shot of easy creamy sweet potato soup in saucepan
    1. Serve this creamy soup with sour cream, heavy cream, or whipping cream and chopped green onions if desired
    The soup is served inside a large white bowl. The sweet potato soup is topped with sour cream and chopped green onions.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this butternut squash soup. It's absolutely delicious.

    Equipment

    All you need to prepare this recipe are a few basic kitchen tools.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Saucepan
    • Wooden spoon
    • Cutting board
    • Sharp knife
    • Immersion blender or stand mixer

    Storage

    • Refrigerator: Store this soup in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    • Freezer: Store it in a well sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
    • Reheat: Place the soup in a saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through.
    • Make Ahead: This soup is easy to reheat and freezes well, so you can make it as far in advance as you'd like.

    How to Serve

    This delicious, creamy soup pairs well with a variety of sides. Some great options include:

    • Salad: Serve it up with a this Strawberry spinach salad or Mustard vinaigrette asparagus salad for a light meal.
    • Bread: As the star of the show, this soup is great with a homemade bread such as broccoli cornbread, Italian cheese bread, or garlic bread.
    • For a heartier lunch or dinner: It goes great with a slice of quiche or a half a sandwich. I love this provolone grilled cheese or a turkey apple brie sandwich!

    Tips

    • Cook the sweet potatoes until extremely soft so they puree easily.
    • To save time chop the sweet potatoes into small chunks so they cook faster.
    • An immersion blender is your best friend for this and many other recipes.
    Overhead shot of two bowfuls of easy creamy sweet potato soup

    FAQ

    Are sweet potatoes actually potatoes?

    No. Potatoes are considered tubers, while sweet potatoes are considered root vegetables.

    Is this creamy sweet potato soup healthy?

    It's very healthy, especially if you serve it without the cream.

    Can I use yams in place of sweet potatoes?

    No. Yams and sweet potatoes are very different. Yams are tougher, starchier, and not sweet. Sweet potatoes are softer and naturally sweet.

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    Easy Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

    Easy Creamy Sweet Potato Soup is a delicious bowl of comfort for your soul! With or without cream this soup recipe won't disappoint!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Appetizer, brunch, Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 240 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • saucepan
    • wooden spoon
    • cutting board
    • Sharp knife
    • immersion blender or stand mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, ¼ inch thick slices approximately
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried, ground or leaves
    • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (35 %) or sour cream or coconut milk if desired
    • 1 green onion. thinly sliced

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
    • Add onions and sauté until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
    • Add broth, increase heat to high, and simmer.
    • Remove pot from heat, add sweet potatoes, and let stand covered for 20 minutes.
    • Add brown sugar, thyme, vinegar, 1 teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
    • Stir to combine.
    • Bring to simmer over high heat.
    • Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook until potatoes are very soft, about 10 minutes.
    • Using an immersion blender or working in batches with a stand mixer, puree soup until smooth. If needed, return soup right back into your pot.
    • Bring your pureed soup to a simmer over medium heat.
    • Add more broth if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve with a tablespoon of sour cream of whipping cream and green onions if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Cook the sweet potatoes until extremely soft so they puree easily.
    • To save time chop the sweet potatoes into small chunks so they cook faster.
    • An immersion blender is your best friend for this and many other r

    Nutrition

    Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 724mgPotassium: 827mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 32232IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword best soup, easy soup, sweet potato
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Susan

      January 16, 2023 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      This soup was not difficult to make and is a delicious change to the usual soups I make. I will be making this again!!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        January 16, 2023 at 1:36 pm

        I’m so glad to hear it! You made my day. I love this soup. Thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know. Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy just as much! All the best. Karin

    2. DeAnn

      December 03, 2022 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious followed the recipe using my homemade chicken bone broth no cream needed! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        December 03, 2022 at 11:22 am

        Thank you for letting me know. Glad you used homemade broth. It always tastes a bit better! You made my day. We love this soup. With or without the cream. Take care and enjoy your day. Karin

    3. Sarah

      September 30, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy I used Basil and maple syrup instead of thyme and briwn sugar !! Yum yum and more yum!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        September 30, 2022 at 3:01 pm

        That sounds wonderful I’m going to try that myself! I love this soup and appreciate the suggestions! You made my day. All the best. Karin

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