Description
This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup is a comforting and creamy dish packed with flavors from fresh ginger, warm spices, and almond butter. Slow-cooked to perfection, the soup is blended until smooth and finished with a touch of heavy cream and garnished with fresh cilantro and crunchy nuts, making it an ideal cozy meal for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 sweet onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (plus more if needed)
- 6 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
Toppings
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Chopped peanuts or pecans
- Drizzle of cream
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Dice Sweet Potatoes: Wash and dice the sweet potatoes into evenly sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the diced sweet potatoes, finely diced onion, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, vegetable broth, almond butter, sea salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), cloves, and black pepper into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook Soup: Set the slow cooker to cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and all flavors have melded beautifully.
- Puree the Soup: Using an immersion blender, carefully mash and puree the soup right in the crockpot until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Add Heavy Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to incorporate. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes to warm through and thicken slightly.
- Serve: Ladle the warm sweet potato soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, your choice of chopped peanuts or pecans, and a drizzle of cream and olive oil for added richness and texture. Enjoy!
Notes
- If the soup is too thick after cooking, add a little extra vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency.
- The cayenne pepper is optional and can be omitted or adjusted for less heat.
- This soup can be prepared a day ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
- For a vegan option, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker sweet potato soup, creamy sweet potato soup, slow cooked soup, healthy sweet potato recipe, autumn soup
