Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices. This heartwarming dish is perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Incorporate the diced sweet potatoes into the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add ground cumin and paprika. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg