Sweet Potato Soup

This sweet potato soup recipe is one of my favorite healthy comfort foods. Made with veggies, coconut milk, and spices, it's rich, creamy, and delicious.

Sweet potato soup

Jack and I spent the first official week of fall eating bowl after bowl of this sweet potato soup. I don’t know what it is about creamy orange soup, but for some reason, it just seems like the perfect meal on a chilly day. Its vibrant color brightens up gray, dreary weather, and its velvety broth warms you from the inside out.

Most years, I make my butternut squash soup or pumpkin soup on repeat at the start of fall, but right now, I’m still stuck on this sweet potato soup. It has a rich, sweet, and smoky flavor, with a tangy finish from apple cider vinegar. The texture is wonderfully smooth and creamy, which makes a single bowl feel really substantial.

If you find yourself craving cozy comfort food in the next couple of weeks, this sweet potato soup recipe is exactly what you should make. It’s simple, nourishing, and deliciously unexpected. Crusty bread for serving is optional, but highly recommended.

Sweet potato soup recipe ingredients

Sweet Potato Soup Recipe Ingredients

Another thing I love about this sweet potato soup recipe? To make it, you only need a handful of ingredients:

  • Sweet potatoes, of course! They give the soup its sweet flavor, vibrant color, and luscious texture.
  • An apple – It brings out the sweetness of the sweet potatoes.
  • Onion and garlic – For savory depth of flavor.
  • Coriander and ginger – They add warm, aromatic flavor to the soup.
  • Smoked paprika – It gives the soup its delicious smokiness.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil and coconut milk – For richness.
  • Vegetable broth – Use store-bought, or make your own.
  • Apple cider vinegar – For tang.
  • And sea salt – To make all the flavors pop!

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

Sweet potatoes and apples in Dutch oven with wooden spoon

How to Make This Sweet Potato Soup

This sweet potato soup recipe is soup-er (I had to!) simple to make. Here’s how it goes:

First, sauté the veggies. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the onion until it softens, for about 5 minutes. Then, add the sweet potatoes and apple and cook until they start to soften, for another 8 to 10 minutes.

Pouring coconut milk into pot with sweet potatoes, apples, and broth

Next, stir in the seasonings. Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, and smoked paprika and stir until they’re fragrant. Then, mix in the apple cider vinegar, followed by the broth and the coconut milk. (Tip: I like to reserve 1/4 cup of my coconut milk for garnish. It creates such a pretty white swirl on the orange soup!)

Then, simmer. Bring the soup to a boil, cover the pot, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Finally, puree the soup! Allow the soup to cool slightly before transferring it to a large blender and pureeing until smooth. (Alternatively, you could use an immersion blender for this step.) If the soup is too thick, blend in a little more broth. When it reaches your desired consistency, season to taste and serve.

That’s it!

Pot of creamy sweet potato soup

Sweet Potato Soup Serving Suggestions

When you’re ready to eat, portion the creamy sweet potato soup into bowls. Garnish it with a swirl of coconut milk, fresh cilantro, Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, and pepitas for crunch.

I often eat the soup as a meal on its own (with a thick slice of crusty bread, of course!), but it’s also fantastic with a salad or roasted vegetables on the side. Try pairing it with any of these recipes:

Enjoy!

Sweet potato soup recipe

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Sweet Potato Soup

rate this recipe:
4.93 from 234 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves 4
On a cold winter or fall night, warm up with this creamy sweet potato soup! It's healthy, comforting, and filled with delicious sweet and smoky flavor. Vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

Serving Options

  • Pepitas, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, for garnish
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of pepper and sauté until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and the apple and cook until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, and smoked paprika and stir. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and then 3 cups of the broth and the coconut milk. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly and pour the soup into a blender, working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth. If your soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more broth and blend. Season to taste and top with a swirl of coconut milk, pepitas, cilantro, and Aleppo pepper, if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

This soup thickens as it cools. If reheating it, stir in a little water to create a smooth, creamy consistency.

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  1. Soyoung
    10.24.2023

    5 stars
    I usually don’t leave comments on recipes but boy oh boy was it tasty. As a person who lives alone, using up vegetables is the daily struggle, and this recipe not only saved all the vegies but also left me with amazing sweet potato soup!! Definitely recommend this recipe and I realized that I forgot about the apple cider but you know what? It’s still scrumptious. Thank you so much for your recipe❤️❤️

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      10.27.2023

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  2. Rebecca
    10.24.2023

    Looks delicious! Have you ever made it in the slow cooker?

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      10.27.2023

      Hi Rebecca, I haven’t, but I’m sure it would be fine.

  3. Dee Hartman
    10.17.2023

    5 stars
    followed this to a T. perfection

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      10.18.2023

      I’m glad you loved it!

  4. Th
    10.16.2023

    5 stars
    Super recipe and very easy to make. I got sweet potatoes from my farmers market and wanted to make soup out of it. I looked online for recipes and decided to rry your recipe. And, it turned out so so yum. I have Lunch for the next 3 or 4 days with the sweet potato soup!

    P.S.: i didn’t have coconut milk so added about 1/3 cup of coconut cream and another of cup of water.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      10.18.2023

      I’m so glad you loved it! And welcome!

  5. Aimee
    10.03.2023

    Can you use regular milk instead of coconut milk?

    • Sondes
      10.05.2023

      5 stars
      This recipe is a total hit ! I made it for my family yesterday and I have been hearing praises all day today! Thank you for sharing !

      The only changes I made was using heavy cream instead of coconut milk because I didn’t have any.

      • Jeanine Donofrio
        10.09.2023

        Hi Sondes, I’m so glad everyone loved it!

  6. Syreeta
    09.28.2023

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday and it was magnificent. I used carrots instead of apples (didn’t have any), used peanut butter instead of coconut milk and topped it with a dollop of non dairy creamy cashew yogurt.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      09.29.2023

      This variation sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.

  7. Syreeta
    09.28.2023

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday and it was magnificent. I topped it with a dollop of non dairy creamy cashew yogurt.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      09.29.2023

      Hi Syreeta, I’m so glad you loved the soup!

  8. Shaun
    09.13.2023

    5 stars
    Really like the flavour but it’s to sweet for me, is there anything I can change or omit from the ingredients to help?

  9. Kate
    09.10.2023

    5 stars
    Really enjoyed this! Will definitely be making again

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.11.2023

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  10. Karen Williams
    08.29.2023

    5 stars
    I made this soup for an elderly friend who was having trouble with her stomach. She absolutely loved it, and it was easy on her digestive system. I’m getting ready to make a second pot full for her! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

  11. Carol
    08.07.2023

    5 stars
    Loved this delicious soup. I used half n half, 1/4 tsp Powdered garlic for ea garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp Powdered ginger for 1 tbsp grated garlic. Great with warm crusty Baguette and salad. Also, is absolutely great cold!!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      08.11.2023

      Hi Carol, I’m so glad you loved the soup!

  12. Erika
    05.21.2023

    5 stars
    The soup is delicious! It is a must try.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      05.22.2023

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  13. Rosalinda
    05.01.2023

    5 stars
    that was delicious, thank you!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      05.05.2023

      Hi Rosalinda, I’m so glad you loved it!

  14. anne
    04.15.2023

    5 stars
    I LOVED IT!!!! I even gave some to a friend and offered to make some more for another friend! The addition of the crunchy bacon bits really seals all the flavors perfectly!
    Some adjustments:
    – For the coconut milk, I had an organic can that has a strong taste so I added about 1/3 to 1/2 of the can at the end since I had forgotten to add it to the pot to simmer with the rest 🙁
    – I didn’t have any celery so I used a carrot instead.
    – I used chicken broth instead of vegetable.
    – It was good even if I was missing the ginger, the apple, and coriander. Next time I will have them because I’m sure they bring lots of richness.
    – I had normal paprika and it turned out great.
    – My stove is really slow, so next time I’ll bring the pot to a boil and then let it simmer for 20-25 minutes – until tender.
    **It’s definitely gonna be a regular recipe for me. Thank you!!**

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      04.20.2023

      I’m so glad you loved the soup!

  15. Wendy
    04.02.2023

    3 stars
    This was ok – I think it would be way better with dairy free creamer and just a dash of coconut milk – it was way too coconuty for me and I love coconut!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      04.07.2023

      Hi Wendy, you could substitute unsweetened almond milk next time for a milder coconut flavor.

  16. Vanessa Bortnick
    03.18.2023

    5 stars
    This was amazing. I used evaporated milk instead of coconut and cumin instead of corriander as that’s just what I had. Still amazing. Also this recipe would be easy to change up to your personal preferences. I added a tablespoon of applesauce as well as cinnamon. Great recipe. Thank you

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.23.2023

      Hi Vanessa, I’m glad you loved the soup!

  17. Mitzi
    03.17.2023

    5 stars
    This recipe made a perfect St. Patrick’s Day lenten supper, especially with the green pepitas for garnish. I happened to have on hand a 2-lb sweet potato that needed to be consumed. The only thing I substituted was ground ginger because I didn’t have fresh on hand. I will make this again! Delicious!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.23.2023

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  18. annet
    02.17.2023

    5 stars
    I’m making right now this for the 2nd time in a week, it was that good. The first time I didn’t have coriander so I used tarragon and parsley and it was delicious. Now we have coriander and it’s even better if that is possible. I might even like this more than butternut soup and it has a creamier texture than regular potato soup. Thank you!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      02.20.2023

      I’m so happy to hear how much you’ve loved it!

  19. Jessica
    02.02.2023

    Can you sub vegetable broth with chicken broth?

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      02.02.2023

      Hi Jessica, that would work fine!

  20. Leah Joy
    01.12.2023

    5 stars
    I have been sick this week and need something full of vitamins and warmth. This was perfect! Absolutely full of flavor. I used Bone broth instead of vegetable and heavy cream instead of coconut. Will, make again and again.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      01.13.2023

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the soup! Hope you’re feeling better too!

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