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    Vegan Sweet Potato Soup (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

    Published: Aug 17, 2020 · Modified: Oct 16, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A super simple yet flavorful and creamy Sweet Potato Soup for the Instant Pot or stovetop. Vegan and gluten-free.

    close up shot of sweet potato soup

    Soups are such wonderful comfort food for the mind, body and soul. They can be made complex or simple, (yet no less the flavorful) such as with this easy and creamy vegan sweet potato soup recipe. It is vibrant, nourishing and made with just a handful of healthy, wholesome ingredients. You often see sweet potato soups made with warming spices which greatly enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potato, but in this case I prefer adding rich, savory spices which allows sweet potato to speak for itself and only be subtly enhanced. I think it's perfect, and I hope you think so, too!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🍲 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How-to Make Sweet Potato Soup
    • 💭 Tips, Tricks, and Variations
    • 🥣 More Vegan Soup Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Smooth and creamy.
    • Hearty and filling.
    • Healthy and wholesome.
    • Simple and easy to make.
    • Rich and flavorful.
    • A true bowl of comfort food.
    • Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free.
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    🍲 Ingredients

    Sweet potatoes (of course!) are the most important ingredient in this dish. Pick nice firm, unblemished sweet potatoes for best results. Learn more about what goes well with sweet potato and find some delicious salad pairings over on The Devil Wears Salad.

    Garlic and ginger are the other stars of the show here. While onion is commonplace in soup recipes, I find omitting it to provide a greater depth of flavor in this dish.

    The spices enhance the sweet potatoes but do not overpower the dish at all. Full fat coconut milk adds that lush creaminess.

    All in all there is a lovely and delicate dance of flavors in this vibrant soup.

    a hand cupping a bowl of sweet potato soup

    🔪 How-to Make Sweet Potato Soup


    💭 Tips, Tricks, and Variations

    • Coconut sugar: I've grown fond of a touch of sweetness being added to soup and curry recipes. It somehow just works when trying to strike that balance between salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami. Having said this, if you are on a sugar-free diet, please do omit it, or if you only have a different sweetener on hand—use that!
    • Coconut milk: Coconut cream can be used in place of coconut milk. If you are not vegan or dairy-free, feel free to use heavy cream or milk as replacements.
    • Storage: This soup keeps well in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to one week or in freezer safe containers stored in the freezer for up to 4 months. To re-heat the soup simply place it in saucepan over medium heat until warmed throughout.
    a close shot of a swirl of yogurt and a sprinkle of black pepper in a bowl of orange soup

    🥣 More Vegan Soup Recipes

    Vegan Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

    Instant Pot Three Sisters Soup Recipe (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

    Spicy Southwestern Vegan Corn Chowder with Quinoa, Potatoes + Red Lentils

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    a bowl of soup surrounding by a blue cheesecloth and a silver spoon

    If you try this recipe please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, share this post, use Pinterest’s “tried it” feature, or take a photo, & tag me on Instagram and I’ll share it! Thank you so much! <3

    📖 Recipe

    a bowl of sweet potato soup

    Sweet Potato Soup (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

    A super simple yet flavorful and creamy Sweet Potato Soup for the Instant Pot or stovetop. Vegan and gluten-free.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Appetizers, Entrées, Soup, Vegan
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes
    Coming to pressure: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1/2" knob ginger root minced
    • 4 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or granulated sweetener of choice
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 cups water or vegetable broth
    • 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
    • sea salt or pink salt to taste
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    Instructions

    Instant Pot Instructions

    • Set electric pressure cooker to saute function. Add oil, garlic and ginger. Saute for 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
    • Stir in sweet potatoes, paprika, garlic powder, sugar, cumin and pepper.
    • Add water (or broth) and coconut milk. Stir well.
    • Place the lid on the electric pressure cooker, close the vent, and set to manual high pressure for 9 minutes.
    • When the time is up, quick release the pressure. Using an immersion blender or carefully transferring to blender or food processor, blend the soup until smooth. Salt to taste.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Stovetop Instructions

    • Place a large pot over medium heat. Add oil, garlic and ginger. Saute for 5 minutes or until browning.
    • Stir in sweet potatoes and spices, followed by water/broth and coconut milk.
    • Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
    • Turn heat off and then using an immersion blender or carefully transferring to a blender or food processor, blend the soup until smooth. Salt to taste.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    I like to serve this soup with a swirl of plain yogurt (dairy or vegan) and sprinkle of black pepper.
    Please see the TIPS section above in the post for more information.
    Also see: 35 Best Coconut Milk Recipes.
    You might like: Can You Eat Sprouted Sweet Potatoes?

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32309IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. Kami says

      November 28, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing! Perfect warming soup for a cold day!

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      • Kristen Wood says

        November 28, 2021 at 3:29 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

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