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Curried Sweet Potato and Apple Soup

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 8
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Tired of the same old baked sweet potato? Warm up with this pairing of sweet potato and apple spiced with a hint of curry. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/4 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
  • 2
    Add gingerroot, curry powder, cumin, salt and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add water, sweet potatoes and apples. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently, or until sweet potatoes are very tender.
  • 3
    In blender or food processor, place one-third to one-half of mixture at a time. Cover; blend until smooth. Repeat with remaining soup. Reheat if necessary. Stir in cilantro.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Sweet potatoes contain carotenoids, a form of vitamin A that gives them their yellow-orange color. Vitamin A and carotenoids are antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage.
  • tip 2
    Stop Dieting and Lose Weight from Prevention® (2003) p. 89

Nutrition

120 Calories, 2g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
15
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
180mg
8%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
11g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
150%
150%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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