Easy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe Video

Lisa Shively cooks up an easy and delicious Sweet Potato Soup. Served warm or chilled -you're gonna love this soup! Lisa is working with the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and the NC Sweet Potato Commission. You can enjoy sweet potatoes year round with the recipes she's come up with!

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Servings6Cuisine
CourseFeel
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Chopped onion1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Flour1 Tablespoon
 Chicken broth2 Can (20 oz)
 Sweet potatoes3 , mashed (cooked)
 Brown sugar1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Whipping cream1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 266 Calories from Fat 156

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17 g26.8%

Saturated Fat 11.5 g57.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 66 mg22%

Sodium 372.6 mg15.5%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g7.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.3%

Sugars 7.2 g

Protein 2 g4.1%

Vitamin A 215.3% Vitamin C 4.6%

Calcium 4.9% Iron 3.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a large pot, saute the onion in the butter until tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the chicken broth, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cream and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

This soup can be served warm or chilled.
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