Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Audrey Nemeth

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 13, 2023

I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close to what I tasted—maybe even better! —Audrey Nemeth, Mount Vernon, Maine

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Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup

Yield:16 servings (4 quarts)
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 bunch broccoli, chopped
  • 2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
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Directions

  1. In a stockpot, saute onion in butter until transparent but not browned. Add the sweet potatoes, zucchini and broccoli; saute lightly for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in broth; simmer for a few minutes. Add potatoes and seasonings; cook another 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream and heat through.