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This image shows a creamy vegan sweet potato soup served in a white round bowl, enriched with coconut cream and blended vegetables, and garnished with fresh cilantro and black pepper.

Vegan Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy vegan sweet potato soup, featuring sweet potatoes, carrots, and a hint of warm spices. Blended with coconut cream and almond butter, this rich and velvety soup is perfect for cozy evenings or an elegant starter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 521 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Crushed Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper To Taste
  • 14 oz Canned Coconut Cream Unsweetened
  • 4 Large Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 Large Carrots Chopped
  • ¼ cup Almond Butter
  • 1 Medium Onion White, Yellow or Brown, Chopped
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Minced Ginger
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté chopped onion, crushed garlic, and minced ginger until softened.
    This image shows diced sweet potatoes and a blend of spices being added to a soup pot, building the rich and flavorful base for the vegan sweet potato soup.
  • Stir in cayenne pepper and nutmeg, followed by chopped carrot and sweet potato, mixing well.
    This image shows vegetable stock and creamy coconut cream being poured into the pot with vegetables, creating a rich and velvety texture for the soup.
  • Pour in vegetable stock and coconut cream, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender.
    This image shows the soup ingredients, including sweet potatoes and coconut cream, simmering gently in a pot to soften and meld the flavors.
  • Stir in almond butter, blend until smooth using an immersion blender or a stand blender in stages, then season with sea salt and black pepper.
    This image shows a spoonful of almond butter being added to the pot before blending the soup to enhance its creaminess and nutty flavor.
  • Garnish with black pepper and fresh cilantro before serving.
    This image shows the finished sweet potato soup garnished with freshly chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of black pepper, ready to serve.

Notes

  • For extra depth of flavor, roast the sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup.
  • Adjust the thickness by adding more vegetable stock if needed after blending.