Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
A warming blend of sweet potatoes and tart apples, this nutritious soup is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces Sweet Potatoes, Quartered (1 Pound Each)
- 1 piece Large Tart Apple, Peeled and Cored
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 piece Onion, Chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, Chopped
- 1 large Carrot, Chopped
- 1 piece Bay Leaf
- 5 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Cream
- 1 piece Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
- to taste Salt and Pepper
- 1 cup Crumbled Goat Cheese or Feta Cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare for Roasting: Place the sweet potatoes and apple on a greased baking sheet.
- Roast: Bake for 40 minutes or until tender.
- Cool and Peel: Remove from the oven, let cool, and peel the sweet potatoes.
Cooking
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, celery, bay leaf, and carrot; sauté until tender.
- Remove Bay Leaf: Take out the bay leaf and discard it.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the sweet potato and apple.
- Puree: Blend the mixture using a regular or immersible blender until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Return to the soup pot; stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice.
- Season: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
- Heat: Warm the soup, but don’t let it boil.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with crumbled cheese.
Notes
For a richer flavor, roast the sweet potatoes and apple with a sprinkle of cinnamon. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes during the sautéing step. Experiment with different cheeses for topping, like cheddar for a stronger flavor.