Apple Sweet Potato Soup

In American kitchens, sweet potatoes and tart apples often share the autumn table. This soup blends them with ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of smoked paprika into a silky, meal-prep-friendly lunch.

Serves 4 · 18 min prep · 28 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 245 cal
• 6g protein
• 42g carbs
• 7g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
• 2 medium tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 large carrot
• 1 celery stalk
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 8 fresh sage leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup pepitas

Instructions

1. 1Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Core the apples and chop them into similar-size pieces; no need to peel.
2. 2Dice the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
3. 3Warm the olive oil in a heavy 5-quart pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook 6 to 7 minutes until softened and lightly golden at the edges.
4. 4Stir in the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook 1 minute until the spices bloom and smell toasty.
5. 5Add the sweet potato and apple chunks, pour in the vegetable broth, and bring to a lively simmer.
6. 6Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook 18 to 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
7. 7Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until silky smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender.
8. 8Stir in the apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust; the soup should taste bright and lightly sweet.
9. 9Ladle into bowls. Swirl a spoonful of Greek yogurt on each serving, scatter torn sage leaves and pepitas over the top, and finish with a crack of black pepper.
10. 10Serve hot; leftovers reheat beautifully for meal-prep lunches throughout the week.