How long does it take to cook the sweet potato soup?

The sweet potato, onion, and celery mixture cooks for about 30 minutes in a covered pot until tender.

Can I make the spinach walnut pesto ahead of time?

Yes, the pesto can be prepared in advance by blending all ingredients until smooth and stored separately until serving.

What kind of sweet potatoes or yams are best for this soup?

The recipe calls for 3 medium yams or sweet potatoes, which will blend into a creamy consistency for the soup.

Is there a substitute for almond milk in the soup?

While almond milk is specified for creaminess, another plant-based milk like cashew or soy milk could likely be used for a similar effect.

How should I store leftover Hearty Sweet Potato Soup with Spinach and Walnut Pesto?

Store the soup and pesto separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The soup should last 3-4 days, and the pesto will keep for about 5-7 days.

11 years ago

Hearty Sweet Potato Soup With Spinach and Walnut Pesto
[Vegan]

Name: Hearty Sweet Potato Soup With Spinach and Walnut Pesto [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium yams or sweet potatoes; 3 stick of celery; 1 purple onion; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; 2 cups water; 1 cup almond milk; For the Spinach Walnut Pesto:; 2 packed cups of spinach; 1/3 cup olive oil; Juice from 1 lemon; 1 cup walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 

ME By: Michele Elizabeth

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A bowl of creamy orange sweet potato soup, garnished with a dollop of vibrant green spinach and walnut pesto, and a sprinkle of dried herbs.

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Hearty Sweet Potato Soup With Spinach and Walnut Pesto [Vegan]

Oregano and thyme are choice herbs to give this hearty soup some subtle flavor. With a recipe that makes a soup so smooth and creamy, what more could you ask for? Serve this with plenty of toast!

Ingredients You Need for Hearty Sweet Potato Soup With Spinach and Walnut Pesto [Vegan]

3 medium yams or sweet potatoes
3 stick of celery
1 purple onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cups water
1 cup almond milk

For the Spinach Walnut Pesto:

2 packed cups of spinach
1/3 cup olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
1 cup walnuts
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon onion powder

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How to Prepare Hearty Sweet Potato Soup With Spinach and Walnut Pesto [Vegan]

To Make the Soup:

Chop sweet potatoes, onion, and celery into small pieces.
Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bottom of a large pan. Toss all the chopped veggies in the pot and add oregano and thyme. Pour in 2 cups of water and cover. Let cook for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Once it’s cooked, un-cover and let cool for about 5-10 minutes, scoop everything into a blender or food processor, add the almond milk, and blend until creamy smooth!
Pour into a bowl and serve with pesto and more dried oregano and thyme.