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    Home » Recipes » Soups

    Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup

    Sep 24, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 3 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Carrot Soup recipe is creamy, full of flavor, and super easy to make in the pressure cooker - naturally gluten-free and vegan.


    instant pot sweet potato soup served in two bowl garnished with coriander leaves, cream and slivered almonds and a cup of slivered almonds on the side

    There's nothing quite like a warm cup of soup to make you feel cozy inside as the weather begins to chill off in the autumn. For your stomach, soups are like a warm, soothing hug. Additionally, they're a fantastic way to eat seasonal foods like butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and robust root vegetables.

    Additionally, soups can be made creamy, chunky, or spicy, depending on your preferences. They may also be a one-pot supper and are simple to prepare, making them ideal for those hectic fall days.

    So, to sum it up, soups are our favourite fall foods because they warm us up, feed our bodies, and give us a cozy feeling on the inside. Having said that, here we bring you a delicious recipe for making sweet potato soup. This soup is not only delicious but also very healthy. Before getting into the recipe, let’s learn about the benefits of sweet potatoes:

    Jump to:
    • Health Benefits Of Sweet Potatoes
    • Why You'll Love This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
    • Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients
    • How to Make Sweet Potato Soup in Instant Pot
    • What to Serve with Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
    • Tips to make the Best Sweet Potato Soup
    • Variations
    • Make Ahead & Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Sweet Potato Recipes
    • More Instant Pot Soup Recipes
    • Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup

    Health Benefits Of Sweet Potatoes

    1. Each serving of sweet potatoes has a healthy amount of manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin A. Sweet potatoes are also low in calories. 
    2. Sweet potatoes also help to make our immune system healthier.
    3. This root vegetable also contains a lot of antioxidants, which guard your body from chronic illness and harm from free radicals.

    Why You'll Love This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

    • It can be made in less than 25 minutes.
    • It needs just a few simple ingredients from the pantry.
    • One-pot recipe.
    • Healthy and easy to make.
    • Meal-prep and freezer-friendly.
    • Gluten-free and vegan.

    Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients to make a sweet potato soup recipe at home.

    • Sweet Potatoes: Use orange-red skinned sweet potatoes (.aka Garnet) as they are sweeter and creamier. Removing the skin is best, so the soup stays silky smooth.
    • Carrots: They add a sweet flavor and creamy texture to the soup.
    • Onions, Ginger, and Garlic: These form the base of the soup, essentially the aromatics, as they add a ton of flavor and nutrients. Use freshly minced ginger and garlic for a burst of flavor.
    • Broth: Use low-sodium vegetable broth to add the best flavor to the soup. However, you can even use water if that's what you have.
    • Spices: ground cumin, red chili powder (or paprika), salt, and pepper.
    • Coconut milk: I like to use full-fat coconut milk as it gives an extra creamy texture, but you can also use light coconut milk. For non-vegan versions, use regular heavy cream.
    Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients

    How to Make Sweet Potato Soup in Instant Pot

    Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil, add onion and carrot. Saute till the onions are soft and translucent.

    Then add the minced ginger, garlic, and cook for a minute or until it’s fragrant.

    step to saute onions and carrot collage

    Switch off the SAUTE setting. Add sweet potatoes, ground cumin, red chili powder, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth to an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Mix everything well.

    Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 10 minutes.

    When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.

    step to add sweet potatoes, spices and vegetable broth collage

    Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. ( Or transfer the mixture to a traditional blender in batches and puree until smooth). Adjust seasoning.

    Stir in the coconut milk. Adjust the seasonings at this stage.

    step to blend the soup into smooth and creamy collage

    Serve warm, and garnish if desired.

    sweet potato carrot soup in instant pot insert with a laddle

    What to Serve with Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

    This sweet potato carrot soup is great on its own, or you can pair it with a side of bread and a fresh salad.

    I have garnished it with some coconut cream, cilantro, and slivered almonds. Here are a few suggestions for toppings.

    • Cheese
    • Croutons
    • Toasted pumpkin seeds
    • Roasted peanuts
    • Roasted chickpeas
    • Red chili flakes
    • Greek yogurt

    Tips to make the Best Sweet Potato Soup

    • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Use a sweet potato with orange-red skin and orange flesh, they are sweeter.
    • Roast the sweet potatoes: Roasting the sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup will enhance their natural sweetness.
    • Smooth Soup: Remove the skin of the sweet potatoes to get a creamy, smooth, and velvety soup.
    • Cut into equal-sized cubes: Cut the sweet potatoes into small chunks (about 1 inch) as it helps for even cooking and is easier to blend.
    • Garnish with toppings: Add some crunchy nuts, seeds, and croutons as a topping to elevate the taste of the soup.

    Variations

    • Other Vegetables: You can in other nutritious veggies like celery, zucchini, bell pepper, squash, or pumpkin.
    • Curry sweet potato soup: You can make Thai-style sweet potato carrot soup by adding 1-2 tablespoons of Thai Red Curry Paste.

    Make Ahead & Storage

    • Make-Ahead: This soup is a great make-ahead meal. Let the soup cool down to room temperature, and then store it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days until you are ready to serve.
    • Refrigerator: Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
    • Freezer: This soup freezes well. Let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
    • Reheating: You can reheat it on the microwave or stovetop on low heat until warm through.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Sweet Potato Soup healthy?

    Yes, sweet potato soup is healthy! It’s loaded with great sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals, beta-carotene, and healthy carbs.

    Is this sweet potato carrot soup vegan?

    Yes! This creamy sweet potato soup is vegan and also gluten-free.

    Are sweet yam and sweet potato the same?

    The answer is no, yams and sweet potatoes are totally different vegetables. But in the United States, sweet potatoes are labeled as yams in grocery stores.

    What type of Sweet Potato to use?

    Red-skinned sweet potatoes work best as they taste sweeter and creamier. I do not recommend using any other variety for this recipe as they don't taste the same.

    How can I thicken my sweet potato soup?

    You dont need to thicken sweet potato soup as it gets thick on its own from the starch in the sweet potatoes.

    More Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Instant Pot Sweet Potato
    • Roasted Sweet Potato
    • Sweet Potato Fries
    • Sweet Potato Paratha
    • Dahi Papdi chaat using Sweet Potato

    More Instant Pot Soup Recipes

    • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    • Butternut Squash Soup
    • Creamy Tomato Soup
    • Potato Soup
    • Lentil Soup
    • Broccoli Spinach Soup
    • Vegetable Lentil Quinoa Soup

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    instant pot sweet potato soup served in two bowl garnished with coriander leaves, cream and slivered almonds and a cup of slivered almonds on the side

    Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup

    Bhavana Patil
    This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup recipe is creamy, full of flavor, and super easy to make in the pressure cooker- naturally gluten-free and vegan.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Servings: 6
    Calories : 201
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 30 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ inch ginger chopped
    • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
    • 2 large carrot chopped, (about ½ pound)
    • 4 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces, (about 1.5 pounds)
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 cup full fat coconut milk

    Spices

    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Garnish

    • coconut cream
    • cilantro
    • roasted slivered almonds

    Instructions
     

    Instant Pot Instructions

    • Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil, add onion and carrot. Saute till the onions are soft and translucent.
    • Then add the minced ginger, garlic, and cook for a minute or until it’s fragrant.
      step to saute onions and carrot collage
    • Switch off the SAUTE setting. Add sweet potatoes, ground cumin, red chili powder, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth to an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Mix everything well.
    • Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 10 minutes.
    • When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.
      step to add sweet potatoes, spices and vegetable broth collage
    • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. ( Or transfer the mixture to a traditional blender in batches and puree until smooth). Adjust seasoning.
    • Stir in the coconut milk. Adjust the seasonings at this stage.
      step to blend the soup into smooth and creamy collage
    • Serve warm, garnish if desired.
      sweet potato carrot soup in instant pot insert with a laddle

    Notes

    Tips to make the Best Sweet Potato Soup

    • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Use a sweet potato with orange-red skin and orange flesh, they are sweeter.
    • Roast the sweet potatoes: Roasting the sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup will enhance their natural sweetness.
    • Smooth Soup: Remove the skin of the sweet potatoes to get a creamy, smooth, and velvety soup.
    • Cut into equal-sized cubes: Cut the sweet potatoes into small chunks (about 1 inch) as it helps for even cooking and is easier to blend.
    • Garnish with toppings: Add some crunchy nuts, seeds, and croutons as a topping to elevate the taste of the soup.
     

    Variations

    • Other Vegetables: You can in other nutritious veggies like celery, zucchini, bell pepper, squash, or pumpkin.
    • Curry sweet potato soup: You can make Thai-style sweet potato carrot soup by adding 1-2 tablespoons of Thai Red Curry Paste.
     
    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 733mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 25822IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword instant pot sweet potato soup, sweet potato carrot soup, vegan sweet potato soup
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    1. MJ says

      September 17, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Hi! This sounds yummy. Can I double the recipe?

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        September 18, 2023 at 10:26 am

        Yes, you can double the recipe, the cooking time will remain the same.

        Reply
    2. WendyB says

      September 27, 2023 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! Next time I would try the Thai version, we do like Thai food, but you can’t go wrong with the recipe “as is”! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!

      Reply

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