Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

This earthy fall sweet potato soup is balanced by fresh tart apples, spicy ginger, and bright lime zest and juice in this easy, any season recipe!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 4 shallots, sliced
• 1 pound tart apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 (15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in apples, ginger, lime zest, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir mixture until apples are very soft, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add broth, potatoes, and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lime juice. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.