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    Home » Vegetable Soups

    Roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup

    Posted: Jan 9, 2020 · Updated: Mar 10, 2020 by Tonje

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    This creamy, delicious roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup is a guaranteed success. With hearty vegetables and coconut milk, it's a sweet and light soup that's perfect as a starter or a light meal.

    Roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup in white bowls with a white napkin and a sweet potato in the background.

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    Roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup

    This creamy, flavourful soup is a family favourite and a perfect kid friendly meal. Here are some of the reasons I love this soup:

    • It's easy to make, and with a cooking time of less than an hour this soup makes a great weeknight dinner.
    • The lovely, sweet flavour is just as good cold as hot. Serve it either way!
    • The leftovers store really well, and can even be frozen for easy meals later on.
    • As it's free from all common allergens, this recipe is perfect when cooking for large groups. Chances are this allergy friendly red pepper and sweet potato soup can be enjoyed by everyone!
    • The creamy, sweet soup is mainly based on vegetables, and is therefore the perfect way to include more vegetables in your diet.
    Sweet potato and red pepper soup in white plates on a marble table with sweet potatoes and a bowl of spices on the side.

    Tips and tricks to get it perfect

    • Pat dry the roasted peppers to remove most of the oil. This doesn't affect the flavour or texture, but leaves the dish with fewer calories.
    • Don't rush the cooking time. This dish needs time for all the flavours to merge, or it will come out tasting like pure coconut milk.
    • Add seasoning to taste at the end. Add sriracha or chili powder if you want some spice, or some salt if you would prefer more. You could also try curry powder, smoked paprika or Moroccan seasoning. Your preferences might be different to mine!
    • If you choose to roast your own peppers, make sure to remove the skin and seeds, or your soup might have a strange texture with chewy bits.

    How to make it

    Preheat your oven to 200°C / 180°C fan oven / 395°F.

    Dice the sweet potatoes and place them on a baking tray. Spray some one calorie cooking spray over them, and add a sprinkle of salt. Bake until they are soft enough to push a fork through them, about 20 minutes.

    Infographic showing how to make roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup.

    Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat some one calorie cooking spray and add finely diced onion and garlic. Saute until the onion is soft and translucent (5 minutes). Place 3 jarred roasted peppers, and pat them dry with a paper towel. Dice them roughly, and add them to the pot with the onions and garam masala. Leave it to saute until the peppers have warmed up, about 2 minutes.

    Then, add coconut milk, vegetable stock and salt. Bring it to a boil, and leave it to cook for a few minutes. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes. Blend the soup smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender. Finally, add seasoning to taste and serve.

    Serving suggestions

    Red pepper and sweet potato soup can be served as a starter or a light meal. For a more filling main course, I suggest serving it with crusty bread, preferably a whole wheat version.

    If you serve this soup as a starter, I think lemon chicken with orzo or Moroccan sausage pasta would be excellent mains to complete the meal. Sweet potato also has a hearty flavour that's great with autumn and winter meals.

    Red pepper and sweet potato soup in white bowls on a white table with a bowl of spices on the side.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you freeze sweet potato and red pepper soup? Absolutely, this soup is perfect for freezing for up to 3 months. Allow the soup to cool completely before transfering it to airtight containers and placing it in the freezer.

    Can you roast your own peppers? For simplicity, I use ready roasted red peppers from a jar in this recipe. To roast your own peppers, you can try this recipe. Keep in mind that this will add 30 minutes to the total cooking time.

    How to store leftovers - Allow leftover soup to cool down completely, then store it in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    More creamy soups:

    • Carrot soup with ginger - flavoured with ginger and orange, this carrot soup not only tastes good but also keeps the cold away all winter.
    • Spicy red lentil soup - creamy, filling and packed with protein for a hearty meal.
    • Apple and parsnip soup - if you like sweet and creamy soups, you will LOVE this one. Discover this traditional British recipe, and your new favourite.
    • Spicy butternut squash soup - Very similar to this soup, but with a spicy twist.

    Recipe

    sweet potato red pepper soup.

    Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup

    This creamy, delicious roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup is a guaranteed success. With hearty vegetables and coconut milk, it’s a sweet and light soup that’s perfect as a starter or a light meal.
    4.84 from 6 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine International
    Servings 4
    Calories 267 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 650 g sweet potatoes (3 regular sized potatoes)
    • 3 roasted red peppers, skin removed (from a jar)
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1 onon
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 200 ml coconut milk
    • 500 ml vegetable stock (or water + stock cube)
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Optionally

    • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili powder (if you want the soup to be spicy)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 200°C / 180°C fan oven / 395°F.
    • Dice the sweet potatoes and place them on a baking tray. Spray some one calorie cooking spray over them, and add a sprinkle of salt. Bake until they are soft enough to push a fork through them, about 20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat some one calorie cooking spray and add finely diced onion and garlic. Saute until the onion is soft and translucent (5 minutes).
    • Place 3 jarred roasted peppers, and pat them dry with a paper towel. Dice them roughly, and add them to the pot with the onions and garam masala. Leave it to saute until the peppers have warmed up, about 2 minutes.
    • Then, add coconut milk, vegetable stock and salt. Bring it to a boil, and leave it to cook for a few minutes.
    • Add the roasted sweet potatoes, and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes.
    • Blend the soup smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
    • Finally, add seasoning to taste and serve.

    Notes

    Can you freeze sweet potato and red pepper soup? Absolutely, this soup is perfect for freezing for up to 3 months. Allow the soup to cool completely before transfering it to airtight containers and placing it in the freezer.
    Can you roast your own peppers? For simplicity, I use ready roasted red peppers from a jar in this recipe. To roast your own peppers, you can try this recipe. Keep in mind that this will add 30 minutes to the total cooking time.
    How to store leftovers – Allow leftover soup to cool down completely, then store it in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Tips and tricks

    • Pat dry the roasted peppers to remove most of the oil. This doesn’t affect the flavour or texture, but leaves the dish with fewer calories.
    • Don’t rush the cooking time. This dish needs time for all the flavours to merge, or it will come out tasting like pure coconut milk.
    • Add seasoning to taste at the end. Add sriracha or chili powder if you want some spice, or some salt if you would prefer more. You could also try curry powder, smoked paprika or Moroccan seasoning. Your preferences might be different to mine!
    • If you choose to roast your own peppers, make sure to remove the skin and seeds, or your soup might have a strange texture with chewy bits.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1268mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 23464IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword coconut milk, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free, peppers, sweet potatoes, vegan, vegetarian
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    Comments

    1. Pam Greer

      January 12, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for easy, healthy soups for lunch and this is perfect!! The flavors are soo good!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 12, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        I'm glad you like it, Pam! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Chris Collins

      January 12, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      Now THIS is my kinda soup! Looks so scrummy 🙂

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 12, 2020 at 4:17 pm

        It is! Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Demeter

      January 12, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      I made a big batch and froze half into single portion sizes to grab easily for lunch or dinner when my husband is out of town. Such great flavor!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 12, 2020 at 7:13 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Sophia

      January 12, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      I love roasted red pepper soup, what a great idea to add sweet potatoes! It's such a simple lunch or dinner, perfect for winter. Yum!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 12, 2020 at 7:13 pm

        Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    5. thisiswholesome

      January 12, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love bell peppers and the fact that you made this dairy free so I can eat it!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 12, 2020 at 7:51 pm

        This soup actually doesn't need any dairy to be creamy! It's all in the sweet potato 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jessica

      March 07, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      I love this soup, so full of flavour and great you can freeze for a quick fix lunch or dinner, can’t wait to try some more HoH recipes

      Reply
      • Tonje

        March 08, 2021 at 8:35 am

        Thank you for your lovely comment Jessica, I'm so happy you like it! 🙂

        Reply

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