[Foodie Friday Recipe] Creamy Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

Rose S. | January 28, 2022 | Real Food Recipes

Warm up with this healthy & delicious golden sweet potato carrot soup…

This creamy and comforting sweet potato carrot soup offers a warming and nutritious pick-me-up on a cold winter night! Sweet, rich, flavorful, and filling, this plant-based soup is packed with antioxidants and fiber, so it’s both satisfying and great for your gut health as well as your overall health and wellness.

Add some crunch with a sprinkle of toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, and feel free to switch it up by using butternut squash instead for a slightly nuttier flavor. You can also freeze the leftovers to enjoy later. This is one you’ll want to make again and again!

Sweet Potato Carrot Soup Recipe:

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total Time: 45 min.

Ingredients:

2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into cubes (approximately 7–8 cups)
2 large carrots (sliced, approximately 2 cups)
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 large yellow onion (thin sliced)
4 medium garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
5 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds
¼ cup microgreens (arugula, radish, basil, or any microgreen of choice)
salt (optional) to taste
ground black pepper (optional) to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Evenly spread out sweet potatoes and carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, turmeric, and ground cumin and cook for 60 seconds.
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