Creamy Sweet Potato and Rosemary Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
10%
Creamy Sweet Potato and Rosemary Soup
42 min.
6
418kcal

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Looking for a delicious and comforting vegetarian soup that's not only gluten-free but also packed with flavor? Look no further than this Creamy Sweet Potato and Rosemary Soup! This popular dish is the perfect meal for any occasion, whether as a starter, snack, or a hearty lunch. With a rich and creamy texture, this soup boasts the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes, perfectly balanced by the aromatic taste of fresh rosemary.

In just 42 minutes, you can serve up this satisfying and nutritious soup to six people. Each serving contains only 418 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. This recipe is designed to be simple yet impressive, using everyday ingredients like maple syrup, mascarpone cheese, and of course, the star ingredient – sweet potatoes.

The preparation is straightforward, requiring just a few basic steps. First, sauté the shallots and garlic in butter and olive oil until soft, then add the sweet potatoes, rosemary, and chicken broth to the pot. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Finally, whisk in the mascarpone cheese and maple syrup for a velvety finish.

For those who prefer a more hands-off approach, the soup can also be pureed using a food processor or blender. Regardless of the method, this Creamy Sweet Potato and Rosemary Soup is sure to impress your friends and family with its delightful balance of flavors and textures. So why not give it a try and enjoy a warm, comforting bowl of this delicious creation?

Ingredients

  • cloves garlic minced
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • tablespoons maple syrup 
  • 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 12 inch rosemary leaves fresh
  • small shallots thinly sliced
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into trimmed peeled cut into 1/2-inch pieces ( 2 to 3)
  • tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature

Equipment

  • food processor
  • whisk
  • pot
  • blender
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. In an 8-quart stockpot, melt the butter and oil together over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add the sweet potatoes, rosemary and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the rosemary stems. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and thick.
  4. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese and maple syrup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat until ready to serve.
  5. Cook's Note: The soup can also be pureed by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories418kcal
Protein8.73%
Fat48.25%
Carbs43.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.08
Glycemic Load
18.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.06869579139%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.26mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:417.63kcal
20.88%
Fat:22.94g
35.29%
Saturated Fat:10.41g
65.08%
Carbohydrates:46.02g
15.34%
Net Carbohydrates:39.92g
14.52%
Sugar:14.6g
16.22%
Cholesterol:33.8mg
11.27%
Sodium:170.59mg
7.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.33g
18.67%
Vitamin A:22037.99IU
440.76%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.58%
Potassium:859.52mg
24.56%
Fiber:6.1g
24.39%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.79%
Vitamin B3:4.19mg
20.95%
Copper:0.39mg
19.57%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.02%
Phosphorus:163.58mg
16.36%
Vitamin B5:1.34mg
13.38%
Magnesium:52.69mg
13.17%
Calcium:121.31mg
12.13%
Iron:2.13mg
11.86%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.5%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.59%
Vitamin C:7.05mg
8.54%
Folate:30.93µg
7.73%
Vitamin K:7.81µg
7.43%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.17%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.13%
Selenium:1.42µg
2.03%