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Southern Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet potatoes are simmered with warm spices and a touch of cream into a smooth, velvety soup with a true Southern character.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 35 minCook time
🍽 6Servings
🏷 SoupCategory
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Sweet potato soup grew out of the broader Southern tradition of celebrating sweet potatoes, a crop that has thrived in the region since colonial times. The smooth, warmly spiced soup version became especially popular in Southern restaurants and home kitchens throughout the late 20th century as a comforting cold-weather dish.

Velvety, warmly spiced, and naturally sweet

Sweet potatoes are simmered with warm spices and a touch of cream into a smooth, velvety soup with a true Southern character.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot and sauté the onion until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the sweet potatoes, broth, cinnamon, and ginger.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are very tender.
  5. Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the cream.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with toasted pecans.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Toasting the pecans before garnishing adds a nice crunch and deeper flavor. Adjust the spices to taste — a pinch of cayenne adds a nice contrasting warmth to the sweetness.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Servings6
CategorySoup
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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