Warm up with a comforting bowl of Portobello Mushroom and Sweet Potato Soup. This hearty and creamy soup is packed with earthy flavors from the mushrooms and sweetness from the sweet potatoes. It's a perfect meal to cozy up with on a chilly day. The recipe is easy to make and will leave you satisfied and nourished. Serve it with some crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add the sliced Portobello mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
- If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Interesting Facts
Portobello mushrooms are actually mature cremini mushrooms.
Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins A and C.
Mushrooms are low in calories and rich in antioxidants.