Description
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup elevates comfort cuisine with its rich, velvety texture and warm spices. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, offering hearty nourishment you’ll savor with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500 grams / 17.6 ounces), peeled and diced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F (220°C) to ensure crispy exterior and tender interior of sweet potatoes.
- Dice sweet potatoes into uniform cubes to promote even cooking and consistent texture.
- Create a flavor-packed seasoning blend by combining olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly coat sweet potato cubes with the seasoning mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly and generously dressed with the aromatic spices.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Arrange the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single, uncrowded layer to maximize caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, carefully turning the cubes midway through cooking to achieve golden-brown edges and a soft, creamy center.
- Verify doneness by piercing with a fork – the sweet potatoes should be tender and easily punctured.
- Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with freshly chopped herbs for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serve hot, allowing the sweet potatoes to showcase their caramelized exterior and velvety interior.
Notes
- Select sweet potatoes with smooth, firm skin to ensure the best roasting results.
- Cutting potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes helps achieve even cooking and consistent caramelization.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for enhanced flavor and better browning of the sweet potatoes.
- For a crispy exterior, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet and leave space between potato pieces during roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg