- Calories 514
- Fat 22g
- Sat fat 7g
- Cholesterol 21mg
- Sodium 858mg
- Protein 12g
- Carbohydrate 71g
- Sugar 28g
- Fiber 11g
- Iron 3mg
- Calcium 232mg
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup With Cheese and Walnuts
William Brinson
A velvety soup, without the cream. The sweetness of the pureed apples and sweet potatoes is offset by the addition of warm spices and a side of blue cheese and crackers.
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 2
Add the sweet potatoes, chopped apple, broth, nutmeg, and 1½ cups water. Bring to simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, adding more water if necessary to reach the desired consistency. (Alternatively, use a handheld immersion blender in the pot.)
Step 4
Serve the soup with the blue cheese, walnuts, crackers, and sliced apples.
wls8a76e406cab7
2015-11-30T10:06:03-05:00
We love this soup! I discovered the recipe this fall and I've made it at least 5 times already. Don't skip the blue cheese! The salty cheese is needed to balance out the sweetness of the soup.
Gingerpie
2012-12-18T20:14:36-05:00
Loved this combination of sweet potato and apple. Didn't follow the recipe to the letter -- but in spirit -- and added a bit of curry powder to the sauteed onions. Gave the soup a nice little kick. Will definitely make this one again. Didn't bother with the suggested cheese, nuts, and apples. Just had it with a piece of really good corn bread. Heck, just do your own thing!
KennethF
2012-12-17T15:32:21-05:00
@RhoDylan: Apple slices on the side along with the nuts to crunch on as you enjoy this soup. The pic is a bit missleading as the soup is simi-thick.
EmpressD
2012-12-17T09:34:41-05:00
The calorie and fat content on this is pretty high. I wonder how much it is without the cheese and nuts.
RhoDylan
2012-12-17T08:45:39-05:00
I am confused by the final direction, "Serve soup with the blue cheese, walnuts, crackers, and sliced apples." Does that mean alongside or in the soup? The photo looks as though apple slices may be floating on the top.
