Chunky Sweet-Potato Soup

A hearty and comforting soup featuring sweet potatoes, fennel, and onions, partially pureed for a perfect chunky texture. Finished with Parmesan and olive oil for a luxurious touch.

6 servings
43 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 medium fennel bulb
  • ½ clove garlic
  • 2 leaves fresh sage
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • to taste kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, fennel, and garlic and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sage and cook 1 minute more.

    11 min

  2. 2.

    2. Add the sweet potatoes to the pot and stir. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.

    25 min

  3. 3.

    3. Transfer half of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pot and stir to combine.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    4. Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with more olive oil. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.

    2 min