I know, it’s May, soup isn’t the main dish on the menu, but its England and there’s a solid chance it’s still cold. And it makes a nice lunch option regardless of the weather. This one doesn’t involve much hands-on prep, although it isn’t the quickest soup recipe ever. This sweet potato & red pepper soup is hearty without being heavy.
Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Soup Recipe
The sweet potatoes bulk this soup out a little, but aren’t as heavy as regular potato soup which helps the soup to feel fresh. Peppers, sweet potatoes and sweet paprika provide the perfect balance of sweet but smokey.
I kept the skin on my potatoes, but you could peel them if you’d prefer.
Nutrition
Of course, this recipe has a really high fibre content as well as being high in vitamin C. And sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A as well as B vitamins. The seeds add some healthy fats and a little protein.
This recipe is dairy free, gluten free, soy free, nut free and vegan.
Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Soup
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 3 red peppers halved (2 use the bag steaming technique, one sliced)
- 60 g mixed seeds
- 2 tsp hot chilli powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 190°c. In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed sweet potato, cooking oil, garlic salt, and sweet paprika to evenly coat the sweet potato then transfer to a large baking tray.
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On another baking tray, place the 3 red peppers, halved so that the outside is on the surface. Place both baking trays in the oven for 25-30 minutes until peppers have blackened on the skin and sweet potatoes are cooked.
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once cooked, place two of the peppers in a resealable bag to steam for a further 10 minutes. After that, remove from the bag and peel the skin off the peppers. Add the sweet potatoes and peeled peppers to a large pan with the vegetable stock, using a hand blender, blend until smooth. Place on a low-medium heat to warm the soup through.
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Meanwhile, add the seeds to a small frying pan on medium heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Add the chilli powder to the pan and toss to combine before removing the pan from the heat. Slice the remaining red pepper.
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Add soup to bowls and add the seeds and sliced red pepper as a garnish to serve.
Serve and enjoy!
Do you guys like the sound of this soup? I know soup isn’t always the dish of choice in spring/ summer, but this one is quite light and the sweet paprika keeps it tasting fresh. I’m writing this April 11th, has it warmed up where you are yet? It’s a chilly 7°c where I am today.
Until tomorrow,
Sophie
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I think I might bookmark this one and give it a try. I love all these ingredients a LOT so it’ll definitely be up my street this recipe! <3
Jenny
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I fancy a nice chilled gazpacho now!
Actually, the weather has been so chilly lately that Alan and I have been having soup for lunch every day this week. Bring back the sunshine, I am not a fan of this brisk cold snap. Anyway, your soup looks lovely as always, although I have to confess I’m not a sweet potato fan so perhaps I could swap for normal potatoes? Would that be too watery? Thank you, Sophie! Lisa x
This looks incredible! I’m a big soup fan and red pepper in soup is one of my favourites. And you’re so right – it’s May but I’m absolutely freezing up here in Scotland. The rain is pouring so soup sounds like the perfect choice!
Beth x
I cannot wait to try this! I am a FIRM believer that soup is a year round dish and not just for Fall and Winter. Looks amazing!
This looks delicious! I love soup and eat it in all weathers, I usually make mine in my slow cooker.
Emma x http://www.bookinggoodread.com
This sounds amazing! I love sweet potato xx
I’m definitely in two minds – on one hand I’m not a huge fan of sweet potato but on the other hand, peppers and paprika are an incredible combination. And the look, colour and consistency of this dish all really damn appeal to me! I’d definitely give it a go with a nice chunk of buttered bread to dip in hehe.
Alice Xx
This sounds so good! Soup is always in season. I will have to try this recipe as I’ve never heard of sweet potato soup.
Thanks for sharing
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Oooh – you’re so right – it’s been so drizzly and cloudy that it is still defs soup weather AND THIS LOOKS SO GOOD! I’ve never kept the skin on sweet potatoes now I think on it, but I think I’ll give this a try because it looks amazing and it’s making me hungrryy <3
Anne //
Ooh this looks really yummy!
I love soup!
I’ll have to try this soon.
Love Lozza xo
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This looks absolutely delicious! Definitely will be trying this recipe out as I love looking for new soups to try out and it is a bit cold here where I live despite the fact that it is May haha, so for sure will be make this! Lovely post!
Oh my! This looks divine! I’m going to try this VERY soon! Thanks for sharing a very yummy looking dish. I’m sure it’s going to taste just as good as it looks!
My goodness another tasty recipe, as always! Really love getting back to your blog for the recipes. It’s sometimes difficult to figure out what to have for dinner haha!
✖️Jasmin
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Yum, this looks delicious! I’m a self-proclaimed not-a-soup-person, but this does sound like it would really hit the spot. Thanks for sharing!
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m not a fan of thin watery soups, this looks really thick and filling, I’ll definitely be making this for lunch one day next week! Thank you for sharing.xxx
Ashley
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This looks so delicious and yes, soup is always a good idea! I love sweet potatoes and red peppers, this recipe looks so fresh and healthy and I like how it does not have the heavy cream like some soups do!
Trace x
I love soup during the colder months and it’s a little chilly recently so I’ll have to give this a go x
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Oh my gosh, this looks so tasty!
With love, Alisha Valerie x | http://www.alishavalerie.com
Unpopular opinion but I really don’t like sweet potato. Pity.
I’m surprised at how cold it still is for May so I’m definitely still enjoy warm soup for lunch! I love the look of this one, can’t wait to give it a try! xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
It’s never a bad time for soup! I could eat it all year round, and it is cold a lot in the England so is quite a staple for me. I’m a big fan of sweet potato, so I’m sure I’d like this, I’m a big fan of making my own soup as well so I think this will be one for me to have a go at!
Chloe xx
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It has been chilly in New England also this summer, so I hope to make this soup one of these days.
I love sweet potatoes!
Thanks for sharing this great soup recipe!
Karen |
This looks and sounds incredible! I’m a huge soup fan but struggle with supermarket options – which often have cream in them. I can’t wait to try this.