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Savory Italian Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy, Italian-inspired sweet potato soup with aromatic herbs, perfect for fall meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
Seasonings & Herbs
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp rosemary dried
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Creamy Finish
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • grated Parmesan optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Immersion blender
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice sweet potatoes, dice onion, and mince garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add sweet potatoes, thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Use immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches in a blender.
  6. Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for richness. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve in bowls, garnished with parsley and optional Parmesan.

Notes

Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.