The BEST Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe | Montana Happy (2024)

Coconut Sweet Potato Soup is one of those recipes you’ll dream about. It not only tastes delicious, but it’s also healthy! This easy soup recipe uses sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and spices. It’s a recipe you’ll make often.

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

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I found this recipe in a cookbook for a restaurant in North Carolina. It’s called the Tupelo Honey Cafe. You can find their cookbook here.

I made a couple of tweaks to the Coconut Sweet Potato Soup recipe. I reduced the salt and changed a couple of the directions. Other than those things, this recipe was perfect. Don’t you just love it when you find a delicious recipe that is also healthy?

I love finding the most delicious soups out there. This recipe is definitely one of the best I’ve tried.

Sweet potatoes are a favorite vegetable of mine. Not only is a bag of organic sweet potatoes inexpensive, but they are also good for you!

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Simple Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

4 cups water, with an additional 4 1/2 teaspoons water (or vegetable broth)

1 can unsweetened coconut milk (14 ounces)

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons honey

1 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

• Combine the sweet potato cubes and 4 cups of water over high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
• Using an immersion blender, puree the sweet potatoes in the water until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a blender. Blend the soup in batches.
• Add the coconut milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and black pepper to the sweet potato mixture. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and the remaining 4 1/2 teaspoons of water to form a thick paste.
• Add the cornstarch mixture and the cayenne pepper to the large soup pot and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
• Serve this healthy soup in bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Tips for Making Sweet Potato Bisque

• You can use chicken broth or vegetable stock instead of water for more flavor in this cozy soup.
• Red pepper flakes can be used instead of cayenne pepper.
• Use full-fat coconut milk for best results.
• You can substitute heavy cream for coconut milk.
• Try adding fresh ginger root for more flavor.
• This amazing sweet potato soup can be served with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal. A grilled cheese sandwich also makes a comforting meal with this recipe.
• Soy milk, unsweetened almond milk, or oat milk can be used to replace the coconut milk, but the soup will not taste as rich.
• You can also use a food processor instead of an immersion blender or regular blender for this vegan soup recipe.
• This soup is even better the next day after the flavors blend.

How long does this soup last in the refrigerator?

When leftover soup is stored properly in an airtight container, it can last up to 5 days in the fridge.

Can you freeze soup?

Yes, you can freeze this sweet potato soup. It can last up to three months in the freezer.

Garnish Ideas

• A drizzle of olive oil
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• A dollop of sour cream
• Swirl of coconut milk
• Red pepper flakes
• A sprinkle of curry powder, chili powder, cinnamon or ground cumin are favorite toppings for vegan sweet potato soup

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Recipe Card for this Creamy Soup with Nutritional Information

Yield: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

This delicious creamy sweet potato soup recipe is so easy to make and healthy as well.

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 4 cups water, with an additional 4 1/2 teaspoons water
• 1 can unsweetened coconut milk, (14 ounce can)
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

1. Combine the cubed sweet potatoes and 4 cups of water over high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
2. Using an immersion blender, puree the sweet potatoes in water until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a blender. Blend the soup in batches.
3. Add the coconut milk, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and black pepper to the sweet potato mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
4. In a small bowl, combine 4 1/2 teaspoons of water with the cornstarch to form a thick paste.
5. Add the cornstarch mixture and cayenne pepper to the soup and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
6. Serve in bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.

Notes

You can use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water for more flavor.

Use full-fat coconut milk for best results.

You can substitute heavy cream for coconut milk.

Adding fresh ginger root will add even more flavor to this soup recipe.

This amazing sweet potato soup recipe can be served with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal. A grilled cheese sandwich will also pair well with it.

Soy milk, unsweetened almond milk, or oat milk can all be used to replace coconut milk, but the soup will not have the same rich taste.

You can use a food processor instead of an immersion blender or regular blender for this soup recipe.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 130Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 840mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 3gSugar 12gProtein 2g