Velvety Sweet Potato Soup

This Velvety Sweet Potato Soup is smooth, warming, and deeply comforting, making it perfect for cosy evenings or nourishing lunches. Slow-simmered onions and leeks create a naturally sweet, savoury base, while tender sweet potatoes blend into a silky texture that feels luxurious without being heavy. A gentle touch of cumin adds warmth and depth, enhancing the natural sweetness of the vegetables rather than overpowering them.

This soup is a beautiful example of how simple, wholesome ingredients can transform into something rich and satisfying. It’s easy to digest, naturally comforting, and endlessly versatile—enjoy it as a light starter or pair it with your favourite sides for a more substantial meal. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil, a spoon of cream or yogurt, or a sprinkle of pistachios, it becomes both elegant and deeply nourishing.

Ingredient Benefits

Onions
Onions provide a savoury-sweet foundation and are rich in antioxidants and natural compounds that support immune health and digestion.

Leeks
Leeks add mild sweetness and depth while contributing fibre, vitamins, and prebiotics that support gut health.

Garlic
Garlic enhances flavour and contains beneficial compounds that support immunity, heart health, and digestion.

Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre, beta-carotene, and complex carbohydrates, supporting steady energy, gut health, and overall nourishment. They also give the soup its naturally creamy texture.

Ground cumin
Cumin adds gentle warmth and earthiness while supporting digestion and enhancing the natural flavours of the vegetables.

Vegetable stock
Vegetable stock provides savoury depth and minerals, helping to balance sweetness and bring the soup together.

Olive oil (optional garnish)
Olive oil adds richness and healthy fats that support heart health and enhance satiety.

Cream (optional garnish)
Cream adds indulgence and a silky mouthfeel, making the soup extra luxurious.

Yogurt (optional garnish)
Yogurt offers creaminess with added protein and probiotics, supporting digestion and balance.

Pistachios (optional garnish)
Pistachios add crunch, healthy fats, plant protein, and a contrast in texture that elevates the dish.