Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 small onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
2 sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and chopped
4 carrots, washed, peeled and chopped
6 cups low-sodium, chicken or vegetable broth

Directions:

  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, add oil, onions, garlic, and salt.
  2. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, and broth.
  4. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat to low and simmer until potatoes and carrots are soft.
  6. For a chunkier soup, serve as is.
  7. For a smooth soup, blend in batches in blender.
  8. Divide soup into 6 bowls.
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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less, One pan meals

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Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 small onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
2 sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and chopped
4 carrots, washed, peeled and chopped
6 cups low-sodium, chicken or vegetable broth

Directions:

  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, add oil, onions, garlic, and salt.
  2. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, and broth.
  4. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat to low and simmer until potatoes and carrots are soft.
  6. For a chunkier soup, serve as is.
  7. For a smooth soup, blend in batches in blender.
  8. Divide soup into 6 bowls.

Nutrition Facts

6 serving per container

Serving size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 220mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 521mg 10%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.