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Apple Cheddar Sweet Potato Soup

Apple Cheddar Sweet Potato Soup
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Apple Cheddar Sweet Potato Soup is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for those chilly evenings. This creamy soup marries the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and apples with rich cheddar cheese, creating a comforting dish that warms both body and soul. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile—allowing you to customize it with additional veggies or spices. Serve it with toasted toppings for a satisfying crunch, making it a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 Honeycrisp or Gala apples
  • 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp raw honey, organic
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup organic heavy cream
  • 1–2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup raw pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup organic rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp raw honey, organic
  • 1 Tbsp organic all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2–3 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened at room temp.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Dice sweet potatoes and slice apples. Toss with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. In a large pot, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped red onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Add roasted sweet potatoes and apples to the pot along with vegetable stock. Simmer gently.
  4. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
  5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. For topping, mix chopped pecans, rolled oats, honey, flour, cinnamon, and softened butter in a bowl; spread on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
  7. Serve soup in bowls topped with crunchy mixture.

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