Southern Sweet Potato Soup

Warm up your soul with this velvety Southern Sweet Potato Soup, a comforting blend of earthy sweet potatoes, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness. This cozy dish combines creamy textures with the bold flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional cayenne pepper for a subtle, spicy kick. Simmered to perfection with rich chicken or vegetable broth, sautéed onions, and a splash of heavy cream, this soup is both decadent and wholesome. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday starters, and pairs beautifully with crusty bread. Garnished with fresh parsley, this Southern-inspired sweet potato soup is as visually stunning as it is delicious—your ideal bowl of comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium (about 2 pounds) sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) yellow onion
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional) cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (for garnish) chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Set them aside.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, purée the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and purée until smooth, then return it to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook the soup over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well combined and heated through.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary, adding more salt or spices according to your preference.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers for a comforting meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5070.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4365.1

Total Fat 106.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 302mg	0%
Sodium 7905.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 787.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 114.4g	0%
Total Sugars 197.7g
Protein 63.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1275.0mg	0%
Iron 27.3mg	0%
Potassium 666.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.0%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 72.1%