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Bowl of Fiery Sweet Potato Soup garnished with herbs and spices.

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

A delightful dish that warms the soul with creamy sweet potatoes, vibrant spices, and hearty greens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno, seeds removed and chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
Main Ingredients
  • 14 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 16 oz frozen cauliflower
  • 2 cups chopped kale
Spices
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
Finishing Ingredients
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onion, jalapeno, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Turn on the sauté function of your Instant Pot and lightly spray it with non-stick spray. Set the timer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped white onions, jalapeno, and carrots to the Instant Pot. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes.
  4. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even cubes.
Cooking
  1. Add spices, vegetable broth, and fire-roasted tomatoes to the pot and stir well.
  2. Add cubed sweet potatoes and frozen cauliflower to the mix.
  3. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and ensure the valve is set to 'seal'. Set the timer for 6 minutes on high pressure.
  4. After cooking time is up, carefully release the steam.
  5. Once the pressure has been released, blend about one-third of the soup using an immersion blender.
  6. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, and kale, stir well and cook until kale wilts slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve the soup hot, optionally garnished with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor. Top with yogurt or extra cilantro for presentation. Lessen spiciness by reducing jalapeno or chipotle powder.