Sweet Potato Soup
Soups are great ways of using up leftovers, so you can get all of the flavour in those seasonal vegetables without worrying about them going to waste. This hearty sweet potato soup is a fantastically colourful dish, with the bright orange colours topped with a delightful swirl of sour cream.
Simply seasoned with garlic, paprika and bacon, our sweet potato soup recipe really lets the flavour of those seasonal vegetables shine. Serve it up with warm, crusty bread spread with a generous dollop of butter and chilli flakes to taste. Just leave out the bacon for a vegetarian version.
Ingredients
Preparation
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6.
Toss the sweet potato with 2 tbs olive oil. Season and roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and soft.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan. Add the bacon, if using, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until brown and crispy.
Add the Garlic and Paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the onion and cook gently for 10 minutes, until softened but not browned.
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and gently add the roasted sweet potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
Remove half of the onion and potato mixture with a slotted spoon. Then carefully blend the remaining soup, until smooth. Return the onion and potato mixture to the pan. Squeeze in the lemon juice and season to taste.
Cook’s Note:
Simply use a vegetable stock and leave out the bacon for a delicious vegetarian option.