Description
This creamy and comforting Italian Sweet Potato Soup is rich in flavor, with a perfect balance of sweet potatoes, garlic, and thyme. A dash of heavy cream adds richness to this healthy, easy-to-make soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of heavy cream to make the soup richer or lighter.
- For a vegan option, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk or any plant-based cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes