Ingredients
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
– 1 tablespoon curry powder, plus extra for serving
– 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
– 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
– 8 cups chicken broth
– 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
– 1 tart yet sweet apple, peeled and chopped (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
– 2 tablespoons honey
– Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1-Getting Started with Preparation: First, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 medium chopped yellow onions and cook until soft and translucent, approximately 10 minutes, without browning. This step helps build a solid flavor base for your carrot sweet potato soup.
2-Adding Flavors and Vegetables: Stir in 1 tablespoon of curry powder and cook for one more minute until fragrant. Next, add 1 pound of peeled and chopped carrots, 1 1/2 pounds of peeled and chopped sweet potatoes, 8 cups of chicken broth, and 1 3/4 teaspoons of salt, then bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. At this point, add 1 peeled and chopped tart yet sweet apple and 2 tablespoons of honey, then puree the soup using a stick blender until smooth and creamy. For safety, use a blender in batches, allowing steam to escape.
3-Finishing Touches: Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more honey if needed. Serve in bowls, optionally sprinkling extra curry powder on top. Remember, the soup thickens as it sits; thin with water if necessary. The total preparation time is about 50 minutes, with 15 minutes for prep and 35 minutes for cooking.
Notes
π² Use quality chicken broth for optimal flavor.
βοΈ Soup freezes well up to 3 months; thaw completely before reheating.
π₯ Choose sweet potato varieties like Garnet, Jewel, or Beauregard for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and pureeing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 941mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
