Sweet Potato Soup - Olive Branch Oil & Spice

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Jan 25, 2025

This hearty soup is great for a cozy day. I like it spicy, but you can leave out the cayenne and chiles if you want a mild version.

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne 

  • 2 tablespoons Mission Trail Olive Oil 
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes

  • 3 serrano chiles, sliced (optional)

  • 4 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 2 potatoes)

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 3 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock

  • Garnish: lime, cilantro, sour cream, avocado

Instructions

  1. In a heavy bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute

  2. Add the paprika, cumin and cayenne and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  3. Add the tomatoes and chiles and cook for 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil.

  4. Add the sweet potato and chickpeas. Simmer for 10 minutes, until potatoes are soft.

  5. Garnish with avocado, sour cream, lime, and cilantro.

Takes 30 minutes

Serves 4-6

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