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Sweet Potato Broccoli Soup

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 26, 2013
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Sweet potato and broccoli combine to make a delicious soup – a hearty dinner recipe.

Sweet Potato Broccoli Soup

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 leek, cut in half lengthwise, rinsed, sliced thinly
  • 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 medium apple, cut into 12 thin slices

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and leek to oil; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft. Stir in broth, sweet potatoes and apple pieces. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, place broccoli and water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High 1 minute 30 seconds or until crisp-tender; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    In blender or food processor, place about one-third of soup mixture. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth, stopping blender to scrape side if necessary. Pour into large bowl. Repeat 2 times more with remaining soup mixture. Pour soup back into saucepan; stir in broccoli. Cover and heat over low heat about 10 minutes or until hot.
  • Step 
    4
    Divide soup evenly among 6 bowls. To serve, top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 2 apple slices.

Nutrition

170 Calories
4 1/2g Total Fat
3g Protein
29g Total Carbohydrate
13g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
590mg
25%
Potassium
550mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
18%
Sugars
13g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
280%
280%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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