Slow Cooker Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
This soup combines caramelized sweet potatoes and fragrant carrots cooked slowly to develop deep, earthy flavors. The vegetables are simmered in a slow cooker until tender, then blended into a smooth, velvety texture with warming spices, creating a comforting and hearty dish.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Vegetable Peeler
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 large carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional warming spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger optional warming spice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional coconut milk or maple syrup for creaminess or added sweetness
Instructions
- Start by peeling the sweet potatoes and carrots, then chop them into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- Heat your vegetable broth in a small pan and keep warm while preparing the vegetables.
- In the slow cooker, add the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables, then sprinkle in the cinnamon and ginger, stirring lightly to coat everything evenly.
- Pour the warm vegetable broth over the vegetables, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 6 hours, until the vegetables are very tender and fragrant.
- Once cooked, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender to puree until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed, blending again briefly to combine.
- If desired, stir in a splash of coconut milk or maple syrup for added richness or sweetness.
- Dig into a warm bowl of this velvety soup, garnished with a sprinkle of herbs or a swirl of extra coconut milk if you like.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite spices or toppings like toasted seeds or fresh herbs. If the soup is too thick, add a splash more broth and blend again until smooth.