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A bowl of sweet potato soup with a Rada Non-Scratch Soup Ladle.
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Sweet Potato Soup

Fall is here, and there’s no better way to usher in the change of the season than a bowl of this delicious Sweet Potato Soup! Featuring sweet and rich flavors, this dish will warm you up on a chilly day. Make a big pot for your friends and family!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel 2 medium sweet potatoes.
  • Chop peeled sweet potatoes until you have 1 1/2 cup’s worth
  • Boil the sweet potatoes until soft.
  • In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, stirring constantly until it achieves a light caramel color.
  • Add 1 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer.
  • Stir in sweet potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Puree the soup and return to the saucepan.
  • Add 1 cup milk and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm, refrigerate leftovers.