This healthy and hearty sweet potato carrot soup is quick and easy to create with just a few ingredients. The added taste of fresh ginger gives this creamy soup a little extra zing for a tasty dish you can enjoy any day of the week.
Saute onions, salt, and pepper in olive oil in a large pot for about 3 - 5 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.
Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds stirring to make sure it doesn't burn.
Then add the sweet potatoes, carrots, and broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender.
Add the ginger.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it is nice and smooth. You could also transfer the soup to a blender to blend.
Serve immediately in small bowls or allow it to cool and ladle it into an airtight container before placing it in the refrigerator.
Notes
You can serve this with a drizzle of cream for a pretty look and a little extra yumminess.You can leave the soup a little chunky or make it as smooth as you like.You could try this with other root vegetables such as butternut squash and parsnips.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.