Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup With Queso Blanco
For a satisfying family meal, nothing beats a hearty bowl of soup.
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1½ tablespoon honey
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo seeds removed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ¾ cup queso blanco crumbled
Instructions
- In a 4½-quart pot over medium-high heat, combine oil, onion, garlic and sweet potatoes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 min. Add salt, lime juice, honey, cumin, chipotle pepper and 3 cups broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook until very soft, 18 to 20 min.
- Remove from heat. Add 1 cup broth and milk. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup. (Alternately, in batches, purée soup in blender, holding lid on with a towel while blending.) Serve with cheese.
Notes
A mildly spicy, sweet and savory meal, chipotle sweet potato soup with queso blanco is an easy dinner to get on the table for a cozy night in.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 19650IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1mg
