Smoky Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup (Printable Version)

Hearty sweet potato and chipotle soup, ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Liquids

13 - 4 cups vegetable broth
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Optional Garnishes

15 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Lime wedges
17 - Sliced avocado
18 - Toasted pumpkin seeds

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
04 - Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
05 - For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially purée, leaving some chunks for texture (optional).
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, and pumpkin seeds, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The balance of sweet earthy potatoes and smoky chipotle heat creates this deeply satisfying flavor profile that feels like a hug in a bowl
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or lazy weekend lunches
02 -
  • Chipotle peppers vary wildly in heat intensity, so always start with one pepper and taste before adding the second
  • The soup actually improves overnight as the flavors have time to meld together, making it perfect for meal prep
03 -
  • Roasting the sweet potatoes cubes for 20 minutes before adding them to the soup adds an incredible depth of flavor
  • A splash of coconut milk stirred in at the end creates the most luxurious creamy texture without dairy

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