Farmgirl Gourmet
  • HOME
  • MAIN COURSE
    • Main Course

      Baked Salmon in Parmesan Cream

      July 30, 2018

      Main Course

      Chicken Thighs with Coconut, Sausage and Mushrooms

      September 15, 2016

      Main Course

      Summer Vegetable Pesto Pasta

      June 13, 2016

      Main Course

      Spinach Artichoke Frittata

      April 29, 2016

      Main Course

      Roasted Celery Soup Recipe

      December 21, 2015

  • Recipe Index
  • SHOP
  • ABOUT
    • Travel
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy

Farmgirl Gourmet

  • HOME
  • MAIN COURSE
    • Main Course

      Baked Salmon in Parmesan Cream

      July 30, 2018

      Main Course

      Chicken Thighs with Coconut, Sausage and Mushrooms

      September 15, 2016

      Main Course

      Summer Vegetable Pesto Pasta

      June 13, 2016

      Main Course

      Spinach Artichoke Frittata

      April 29, 2016

      Main Course

      Roasted Celery Soup Recipe

      December 21, 2015

  • Recipe Index
  • SHOP
  • ABOUT
    • Travel
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Sage

by FarmgirlGourmet September 25, 2013

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Sage | farmgirlgourmet.com

I seriously cannot believe that summer is over.  The kids have been back in school now for 3 weeks and the weather has turned from 90’s to 50’s in the blink of an eye.  How did that happen?

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Sage | farmgirlgourmet.com

When the weather turns cold, the first thing I gravitate towards is soup.  I love a big bowl of steamy deliciousness in the fall.  I’m sure I’m not alone there.  It makes the cold dark days seem manageable, in my eyes.

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Sage | farmgirlgourmet.com

You know when you’re sitting out in the sun in the middle of summer and you can feel the heat permeate your insides and every inch of you feels warm and toasty?  That’s how I view soup…like the sun warming me from the inside out.

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Sage | farmgirlgourmet.com

This is a really easy soup to make, in fact, it’s done in less than 30 minutes and is filling and delicious.  You can opt out of the fried sage if you’re making this for picky eaters, but don’t skip it for the big kids.  Frying sage removes the pungent oils and it imparts a light sweetness to the leaves.  Let it rest a minute on paper towels and then crumble easily over the soup.

Here’s the recipe:

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Sage

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 6-8 Servings

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Sage

A quick weeknight soup made with white fleshed sweet potatoes and crispy fried sage on top.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 large white fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups fat-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 6-8 fresh sage leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot, add 2 tablespoons butter and melt over medium high heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, sweet potatoes and salt & pepper, to taste. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender and no longer crunchy, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Working in batches, puree all but 2 cups of the potato mixture. Return to same pot with the reserved potatoes. Stir to combine.
  3. Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking continuously, for 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk while whisking and cook until the milk mixture begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes. Add to the potato puree and stir well to combine. Bring to a semi-boil and when the soup starts to become thick, turn down the heat to simmer.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to a small frying pan over high heat. Add the sage leaves and fry for about 30-45 seconds per side. Remove to a paper towel and allow to cool slightly. Crumble over warm soup and serve.
3.1
https://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2013/09/creamy-sweet-potato-soup.html
Recipe courtesy of www.farmgirlgourmet.com. Reprinting without permission is unethical.

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Sage | farmgirlgourmet.com

More Soups You Should Try…

[table id=2 /]

Share the Love:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)

Related

creamy soupMain Coursepotato soupRecipesSoup
4 comments
FarmgirlGourmet

Avid organic gardener, wannabe Chopped champion, delicious picture taker, best mom ever and wife to Prince Charming. I also co-founded http://www.spiceologist.com and make pretty graphics and websites on the side.

previous post
On the Road to IFBC!
next post
Be Still…Photography Therapy

4 comments

It’s the Linkin’ Weekend October 26, 2013 - 6:01 am

[…] and I could not be more excited! Soup with butternut squash, soup with dumplings, and soup with sweet potato for […]

Tieghan September 25, 2013 - 7:24 pm

Yup! Soup weather is here and this looks perfect!! YUM!

Megan {Country Cleaver} September 25, 2013 - 9:48 am

Fall is definitely soup season! This looks perfect and I have the sweet potatoes already at home. SCORE!

karen September 25, 2013 - 7:06 am

This looks wonderful, I am definitely in the mood for some soup. Coffee, soon?

Comments are closed.

LOOKING FOR A RECIPE?

MOST POPULAR RECIPES

  • Homemade Hamburger Helper

  • Peanut Butter Cup Fat Bombs

  • Beef Stroganoff – Hamburger Helper Style

  • Homemade Fresh Cranberry Juice

  • Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

  • Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

  • Sweet & Spicy Tilapia Recipe

  • The Best Chili You’ll Ever Eat!

  • Summer Vegetable Pesto Pasta

  • Texas Caviar

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Google + Instagram Pinterest

On Pinterest

@farmgirlgourmet

Follow Me On Instagram

No images found!
Try some other hashtag or username

Get Deliciousness By Mail

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

@2020 - Farmgirl Gourmet. All Right Reserved.


Back To Top
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.