Vegetable Soup with Sweet Potato

Warm, hearty, and brimming with vibrant flavors, this Vegetable Soup with Sweet Potato is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like kale, zucchini, carrots, and, of course, naturally sweet and creamy sweet potatoes, this recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious. The base of savory vegetable broth and aromatic seasonings such as garlic, thyme, and paprika creates the perfect balance of earthy and sweet notes. Ready in under an hour, this satisfying soup is easy to prepare and makes for a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly meal. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups, chopped (destemmed) kale
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the cubed sweet potatoes and diced zucchini to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes (with juices).

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

Step 8

Let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 9

Add the chopped kale and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf and discard before serving.

Step 12

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3076.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1362.6

Total Fat 44.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8688.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.7g	0%
Total Sugars 76.5g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 861.1mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 5853.5mg	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: 28.0%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 60.1%