Caramelized Sweet Potato Miso Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup white miso paste
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ lemon, juiced
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Add the sweet potatoes to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil, maple syrup, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Lay the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are brown and caramelized.
  4. Meanwhile, add the remaining oil to a large pot and bring the heat to medium-high.
  5. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Saute for 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Add the broth, miso paste, smoked paprika, and remaining salt and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
  7. When the sweet potatoes are done, add them to the pot along with 2 cups of water.
  8. Blend the soup by either transferring the soup to an upright blender and blending in batches, or by using an immersion blender. Return to the pot if you use an upright blender.
  9. Add the lemon juice and stir.
  10. Garnish with cilantro and serve.