Vegan Classic Sweet Potato Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Sweet potatoes simmer with onion, garlic, and a warm blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fork-tender, then get blended into a silky, spoonable puree with real depth of flavor. A touch of cayenne adds gentle heat if you want it, and a scatter of fresh chives on top brings a bright, herby finish to every bowl. It's the kind of soup that feels indulgent and cozy without any heaviness, perfect for chilly nights when you want something warming and simple to make. This one is a genuinely solid pick for a vegan kitchen, coming together in one pot with minimal cleanup and maximum comfort. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping and you've got a complete, satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil Miyoko's Creamery Plant Milk European Style Salted Butter, 8 oz Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with chicken broth.
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

For serving

¼ cup heavy cream
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This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.
2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until foamy. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne (if using) and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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