Soups & Stews Vegetarian

Autumn Spiced Apple & Sweet Potato Soup

A warming, one-pot soup combining sweet apples and sweet potatoes with earthy spices and lentils. Naturally creamy without cream, perfectly spiced with mild heat.

By Ricky Robinson Updated October 1, 2024

This soup brings together a warm mix of comforting flavours that work well for cooler days. The sweetness of the apples and sweet potatoes balances out the earthy spices, while the lentils help give the soup a good, hearty texture.

The recipe starts with frying up some onions, fresh ginger, and apple, which is a nice way to build flavour before adding the spices. A bit of curry powder, coriander, and chilli flakes gives the soup a mild heat, but it's easy to adjust to your liking. After that, it's a case of adding the lentils, sweet potatoes, and milk, which help create that lovely, creamy texture without needing any cream.

The combination of sweet fruit and vegetables with warming spices creates a depth of flavour that's comforting without being heavy.

It all comes together with a good amount of stock, letting everything simmer gently until it's ready to blend. The final step is to blend it smooth, though you can leave a bit of texture if you prefer it chunky.

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Autumn Spiced Apple & Sweet Potato Soup

This is the kind of soup that keeps well and often tastes even better the next day. The flavours have time to settle and develop, and the lentils continue to absorb the spiced stock, making each bowl even richer. If you're batch-cooking for the week, this recipe is ideal because it reheats beautifully without losing any of its character.

You can serve it up with a slice of crusty bread to make it more filling, or add a sprinkle of fresh coriander and an extra dash of chilli if you fancy a bit more kick. The soup has enough body on its own, but those little extras can lift it if you want to change things up. It's equally good for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch, and you won't need to fuss over too many dishes since it all happens in one pot.

Autumn Spiced Apple & Sweet Potato Soup

Apple Lentils Sweet potato
Total Time 45 min
Servings 6 servings
Calories 285 cal
Protein 9g

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Blender

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the curry powder, ground coriander, chilli flakes, ginger, onions, and apples, along with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions and apples have softened.
  2. 2
    Stir in the milk, then add the lentils and sweet potatoes. Mix well.
  3. 3
    Pour in the stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.
  4. 4
    Let the soup cool for about 15 minutes. Using a blender, carefully blend the soup in batches until smooth.
  5. 5
    Pour the blended soup back into a clean pot, reheat, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. 6
    Serve with fresh bread, and optionally garnish with fresh coriander and extra chilli flakes.
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Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the hob, adding a splash of stock or milk if needed to adjust consistency.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread and garnish with fresh coriander, extra chilli flakes, or a drizzle of olive oil for added richness.

Autumn Spiced Apple & Sweet Potato Soup

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