Easy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
March 11, 2026
This hearty sweet potato soup recipe is a colourful dish that uses up leftovers, so you can get all of the flavour in those seasonal vegetables without worrying about them going to waste. Serve it up with warm, crusty bread spread with a generous dollop of butter and chilli flakes to taste.
This hearty sweet potato soup recipe is a colourful dish that uses up leftovers, so you can get all of the flavour in those seasonal vegetables without worrying about them going to waste. Serve it up with warm, crusty bread spread with a generous dollop of butter and chilli flakes to taste.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / 180°C Fan / Gas Mark 6.
- Toss the sweet potato with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with Salt and Pepper, place on baking tray and roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and soft.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan. Add the bacon, if using, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until brown and crispy.
- Add the Garlic and Paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the onion and cook gently for 10 minutes, until softened but not browned.
- Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and gently add the roasted sweet potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove half of the onion and potato mixture with a slotted spoon. Then carefully blend the remaining soup, until smooth. Return the onion and potato mixture to the pan. Squeeze in the lemon juice and season to taste.
- Cooking Tip Use a stick blender to make a smooth soup. Use caution if using food processor or liquidiser. For a smoother soup, leave all veg in while blending. Simply use a vegetable stock and leave out the bacon for a delicious vegetarian option.
