Name: Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes, cubed; 1 yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp oil (such as olive); 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 can light coconut milk (from a can); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground ginger; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; Cilantro, to garnish

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This creamy vegan sweet potato soup is warming, comforting, and cozy! It’s a perfect recipe for the fall and winter season. Enjoy a bowl filled with wholesome ingredients – including sweet potato, onion, coconut milk, cinnamon, ginger, and more.

two bowls of creamy vegan sweet potato soup next to small bowls with cilantro and hemp seeds inside

I find myself always craving soup during the fall and winter season. Something about a warm, nutritious bowl always sounds great this time of year. If you’re anything like me, this creamy vegan sweet potato soup is exactly what you need!

This comforting, cozy recipe contains five healthy ingredients and a few tasty spices. It’s beyond easy to make; you only need one pot and 30 minutes. Enjoy a bowl for lunch or dinner when you’re in need of a light yet satisfying meal!

sweet potato soup inside two white bowls beside wooden spoon, a bowl of hemp seeds, and a bowl of cilantro

What ingredients are in creamy vegan sweet potato soup?

This soup is so easy to make! With just five ingredients and a few spices, you’ll have a delicious soup ready within 30 minutes. Plus, all of the ingredients are vegan and gluten-free.

Sweet potatoes
Yellow onion
Garlic
Vegetable broth
Coconut milk
Spices (black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper)

two hands holding a bowl of orange soup with cilantro and hemp seeds on top

How to Make Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

Begin by preparing the ingredients: dice onion, cube sweet potato, and mince garlic.

Then, add oil and diced onion to a large pot. Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cubed sweet potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes. Add vegetable broth, light coconut milk, and spices to the pot. Stir together.

Bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to low-medium and cook, partially covered, for 20 minutes.

cubed sweet potatoes inside a black sauce pot

After, remove pot from the stove. Use a handheld immersion blender to blend the ingredients into a creamy soup. Alternatively, add ingredients to a traditional blender and blend on high until smooth. This step should require a few minutes; be sure to blend until a truly creamy sweet potato soup is formed.

vegetable broth and cubed sweet potatoes inside a black sauce pot

creamy vegan sweet potato soup inside a black sauce pot

Finally, pour soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro, hemp seeds, and coconut milk.

orange soup in two white bowls next to a wooden spoon, a bowl of hemp seeds, and a bowl of cilantro

Kaylie’s Tips:

There are two ways to create this soup: a handheld immersion blender or a traditional blender. I prefer using this immersion blender. It’s easy, saves times, and requires less dishes. Plus, you can create this soup from start to finish with just one pot. What an easy clean-up process, right?
- If you do not own an immersion blender, you can still make this recipe! Simply blend the ingredients in a traditional blender instead.
Garnish this creamy vegan sweet potato soup with cilantro, hemp seeds, and coconut milk. Other delicious toppings include roasted chickpeas, crushed peanuts, red pepper flakes, and green onion.
Feel free to adjust the spices and seasoning to your preferred taste.
Got leftovers? Allow the soup to cool before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator. It should keep for 2-3 days.

a bowl of creamy vegan sweet potato soup beside a wooden spoon, hemp seeds, and cilantro

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Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

Author: purelykaylie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Cook
Cuisine: American

Description

This creamy vegan sweet potato soup is warming, comforting, and cozy! It’s a wholesome recipe perfect for the fall and winter season.

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Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
1 yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp oil (such as olive)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 can light coconut milk (from a can)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Cilantro, to garnish

Instructions

Prepare ingredients by dicing the onion, cubing the sweet potatoes, and mincing the garlic.
Add oil and diced onion to a large pot. Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cubed sweet potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes. Add vegetable broth, light coconut milk, and spices to the pot. Stir together.
Bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to low-medium and cook, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
After, remove pot from the stove. Use a handheld immersion blender to blend all ingredients into a creamy soup. Alternatively, pour the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend into a creamy soup.
Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Got leftovers? Allow the soup to cool to room temperature. Then, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 276
Sugar: 14g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 4.5g

Keywords: creamy sweet potato soup vegan, savory sweet potato soup

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