Description
A creamy and comforting Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup made with diced sweet potatoes, aromatic spices, and a touch of cream. This flavorful soup is easy to prepare using the pressure cooker function, making it perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more if needed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Chopped peanuts
- Drizzle of cream
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Select the SAUTE function on HIGH on the Instant Pot and wait until it reads HOT. Add the olive oil and once shimmering, cook the diced onion for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pot and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add Remaining Soup Ingredients: Add the diced sweet potatoes, low-sodium vegetable broth, heavy cream, sea salt, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), ground cloves, and freshly ground black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Pressure Cook: Close and lock the Instant Pot lid, making sure the valve is set to “Sealed.” Manually set the timer to pressure cook on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- Natural Pressure Release: After cooking finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before carefully opening the lid to ensure the soup is properly cooked and safe to remove the lid.
- Mash or Blend: Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash the soup to your preferred consistency. If the soup is too thick, add additional warm heavy cream or vegetable broth to thin it out.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of cream, chopped fresh cilantro, and chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup thoroughly with an immersion blender or regular blender.
- The cayenne pepper is optional; omit it if you prefer a milder soup.
- Adjust the amount of broth or cream to achieve your ideal soup consistency.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
- This soup can be made vegan by substituting the heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
