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Sweet potato cream soup

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Number of servings: 4Cooking time: 35 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Lunch

This sweet potato soup is a real find for lovers of light and hearty dishes. Thanks to the slightly sweet taste of this vegetable, the dish acquires a special tenderness. Ideally suited for autumn and winter evenings when you want something warming and nourishing. The main advantage of this soup is its versatility: it can be easily adapted for a vegan diet. Prepare it without dairy products, replacing cream with coconut milk or more broth, and you will get an unparalleled result!


Variations

- Replace cream with an additional portion of broth for a vegan version

- Add coconut milk instead of cream for an Asian note

- Combine with lentils for more nourishment and richness


Secrets of tenderness and taste

- Cook the sweet potato for about 20 minutes until it can be easily pierced with a fork

- Cinnamon and nutmeg add depth and warmth to the soup's flavor

- An immersion blender provides the creamiest consistency


Ingredient tips

- Raw sweet potato tastes similar to carrot, but becomes soft when cooked

- When cooked, sweet potato acquires a soft-fluffy texture and a slightly sweet taste

- Chicken broth is the best base, but vegetable broth can be used


Culinary nuances

- Serve with sour cream or yogurt for a creamier taste

- The soup can be frozen for up to three months for future use

- Olive oil and pesto-type sauces complement this soup well


Ingredients

Batata

700 g

Onion

1 pc

Celery Stalk

1 pc

Garlic

2 cloves

Vitana Chicken Broth 1.1kg

1 l

Prostonashe Sterilized Liquid Cream 10% 200g

200 ml

Galychyna Extra Sweet Cream Butter 82.5% 180g

2 tbsp

Mriia Ground Cinnamon 15g

0.5 tsp

Eco Ground Nutmeg

to taste

Moryachka Grinding №1 Natural Edible Sea Salt 450g

to taste

Pripravka Ground Black Pepper 50g

to taste

Preparation steps

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Preparing the vegetables — Peel the sweet potato, onion, celery, and garlic. Chop the sweet potato, onion, and celery into small cubes. Time: 5 min. Reference: Vegetables are evenly chopped.

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Sautéing the onion — Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Time: 4 min. Reference: Onion becomes translucent and soft.

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Adding garlic and celery — Add garlic and celery to the onion. Cook for another minute while stirring. Time: 1 min. Reference: Aroma of garlic is perceived.

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Adding sweet potato and spices — Add chopped sweet potato, chicken broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Time: 2 min. Reference: All ingredients are combined.

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Bringing to a boil — Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil. Time: 3 min. Reference: Soup is actively boiling.

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Cooking the sweet potato — Reduce the heat and cook the soup uncovered for 20 minutes until the sweet potato is easily pierced with a fork. Time: 20 min. Reference: Sweet potato is soft, easily pierced.

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Tip: This warming sweet potato soup will be not only a great lunch but also a hearty autumn dinner. If you want to prepare the soup without dairy products, use an additional portion of broth or soy or coconut milk instead of cream. The soup can be frozen for up to three months and defrosted before serving.