Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup
This Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup combines the natural sweetness of caramelized sweet potatoes with the smoky, savory flavors of sautéed red peppers, onions, and garlic. It’s a quick, easy soup, hearty enough to be a meal, that delivers velvety texture and rich flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Red bell peppers chopped
- 5 cups Raw sweet potato cubed
- ½ cup Yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano, finely chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable stock or broth 32 ounce carton
- ½ cup Half and Half
- 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prep-Ahead Steps
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and onions. Dice the red pepper. Mince the garlic.
Cooking Steps
- Preheat a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Preheat a medium-sized pot or saucepan over medium heat. To each, add a teaspoon or so of olive oil. To the frying pan, add the diced sweet potato and spread out into an even layer to get browned. Into the pot add the red pepper, onions, garlic. Sprinkle both the sweet potato and the red pepper mix with salt and pepper.
- For the sweet potatoes - cook for about 2-3 minutes and then stir so the all sides can get browned, about 2-3 minutes more. Then pour in enough of the broth or stock to the pan to just about cover the potatoes. Turn the heat to medium, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes until fork tender.
- For the red peppers, onions, and garlic - once they are glistening and the onions start to get translucent, add the remaining broth/stock. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and also cook for 15 minutes.
Blending & Finish
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop the red pepper and onions into the blender and then scoop all of the sweet potatoes into the blender. Pour the sweet potato liquid into the red pepper pot to combine all remaining liquid. Add 1 cup of the liquid to the blender and blend until smooth. Add another ½ cup liquid if the soup is too thick. Then add back to the pot over medium heat and stir in the half and half to combine.
- Once warmed through, turn off the heat, taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
