Creamy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

This post shows you how to make creamy sweet potato and carrot soup.

Looking for a cozy fall-inspired dinner recipe to warm you up? Try this delicious and super creamy sweet potato and carrot soup!

We’re obsessed with the simplicity of this recipe – it’s honestly so easy to make, and in no time at all! It’s packed full of fall flavors too. Warming ginger and spicy garlic, this soup works as a lunch or for dinner and you make it in bulk and save for later too!

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Easy fall dinner ideas

We love the coziness of fall and with it come the yummiest fall flavors that the season has to offer. Here are some of our absolute favorite and super easy fall dinner recipe ideas:

1. Butternut Squash Soup 
2. Pumpkin Chili 
3. Chicken & Wild Rice Soup 
4. Beef & Barley Stew 
5. Creamy Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
6. Pumpkin Mac & Cheese 
7. Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie 
8. Chicken & Stuffing Casserole 
9. Baked Ziti with Sausage & Spinach 
10. Butternut Squash & Kale Lasagna
11. Maple Dijon Glazed Pork Chops 
12. Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast 
13. Apple Cider Chicken Thighs 
14. Harvest Quinoa Skillet 
15. Creamy Mushroom & Garlic Chicken Skillet 
16. Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta 
17. Sausage & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash 
18. Mushroom & Sage Risotto 
19. Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Farro Bowl 
20. Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

For the Soup:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)

1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and diced

3 large carrots, peeled and chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup coconut milk (or any milk of choice for creaminess)

Juice of ½ a lemon (optional, for brightness)

Fresh herbs or seeds for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sauté

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.

Simmer

Stir in sweet potatoes, carrots, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Blend

Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot, or transfer in batches to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Finish

Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Reheat gently if needed.

Aesther Living’s Tips and Tricks

🥕Roast – roast the carrots and sweet potatoes for a deeper flavor.

🧡Autumnal Twist? – add some cinnamon or nutmeg.

Thin out the soup – the soup will naturally be thick but if you want a thinner soup just add more broth.

Blend, blend, blend – make use of a high speed blender to get the smoothest consistency.

🌿 PUT YOUR OWN SPIN ON IT – Try:

• 🌶 Spice it up
  • Looking for a flavor kick? Add in some red curry paste, turmeric, or chili flakes for some heat.
• 🍴 More Protein
  • If you want to make your soup extra creamy and include more protein, add in cooked white beans or lentils in the mix.
• 🥕 Veggie Boosters
  • Throw in some parsnips, butternut squash, or even cauliflower to bulk out the sweet potatoes and carrots.

Creamy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
• 1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes about 2 large, peeled and diced
• 3 large carrots peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk or any milk of choice for creaminess
• Juice of ½ a lemon optional, for brightness
• Fresh herbs or seeds for garnish optional

Instructions

Sauté

• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.

Simmer

• Stir in sweet potatoes, carrots, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Blend

• Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot, or transfer in batches to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Finish

• Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Reheat gently if needed.

Serve & Enjoy!

• Ladle into bowls and garnish with herbs, pumpkin seeds, or a swirl of coconut milk if desired.

How to Serve

Enjoy Sweet Potato and Carrot soup on its own or pair it with some yummy extras:

🥖 Crusty bread or Garlic Toast – perfect for soaking up the juices left at the bottom of the bowl.

🥪Grilled Cheese or Toasted Wrap – make your meal complete with a toastie!

🥜Chickpea side – for that extra crunch.

FAQs

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: 100%! We find it tastes even better after sitting – so you can definitely store in the fridge and reheat on the stove when ready.

Q: What if I don’t have coconut milk?
A: No problem! Just use any unsweetened milk or cream substitute. This can be oat, almond or even some plain greek yoghurt.

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

• Protein: 38g
• Carbs: 4g
• Fats: 13g

We hope that this will become a fall fave for you!

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This post shows you how to make creamy sweet potato and carrot soup.