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    Home » Mains » Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

    Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

    Published: Jan 7, 2020 · Modified: Sep 1, 2022 by Kaylie Grace · 2 Comments

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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)
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    How to Make Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

    For the full recipe, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

    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.

    diced onions inside a black sauce pot
    cubed sweet potatoes inside a black sauce pot
    cubed sweet potatoes inside a black sauce pot
    vegetable broth, coconut milk, and 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

    More healthy dinner recipes with sweet potato:

    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
    • Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpea Curry
    • Vegan Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Taquitos
    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas
    • Vegan Moroccan Stew

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

    Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: purelykaylie
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Cook
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    This creamy vegan sweet potato soup recipe is easy, healthy, and made with coconut milk! It’s a one pot soup for a crowd, busy families, and the fall or winter season. You’ll love this cozy soup! It’s a dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based comfort food dinner idea. #sweetpotatosoup #sweetpotato #soup #souprecipes #onepot #coconutmilk #sweetpotatorecipes #sweetpotatoes #yams #vegansoup #fallrecipes #winterrecipes 


    Ingredients

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    • 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
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ tsp ground ginger
    • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
    • Cilantro, to garnish

    Instructions

    1. Prepare ingredients by dicing the onion, cubing the sweet potatoes, and mincing the garlic.
    2. 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. 
    3. Bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to low-medium and cook, partially covered, for 20 minutes. 
    4. 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. 
    5. 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

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    1. Rebekah

      February 10, 2021 at 11:10 am

      I needed an excuse to try out my new immersion blender and this was just right. Perfect for a winter lunch. I added 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric because why not and used water instead of the oil, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Such a great flavor. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        February 10, 2021 at 8:18 pm

        Thank you, Rebekah! Glad you enjoyed this recipe. Also – welcome to the world of immersion blenders! It’s such a convenient tool to have in the kitchen, isn’t it? I really love mine. Enjoy! 🙂

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