Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 3 carrots (sliced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or more for thinner consistency)
Garnishes
- Watercress
- Pistachios (chopped)
- Coconut cream or yogurt
- Additional red pepper flakes
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sliced carrots, stirring frequently for 6-8 minutes until the carrots soften slightly.
- Add aromatics and spices: Stir in the minced garlic, finely chopped ginger, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, ensuring the spices release their flavors.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend the soup: Carefully transfer the cooked soup ingredients to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for about one minute until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency by adding more broth or water if desired.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the blended soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with a dollop of coconut cream or yogurt, chopped pistachios, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper, and fresh watercress. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thinner soup, add extra vegetable broth or water when blending.
- Use coconut cream for a dairy-free option or yogurt for a tangier flavor.
- Pistachios add a crunchy texture and a subtle nutty flavor to the soup.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
