Sweet Potato Chowder
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This creamy sweet potato chowder is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just an hour, and most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A and fiber, making this a genuinely nourishing meal that doesn't feel like you're being healthy. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity: you sauté onions and garlic, toss in diced sweet potatoes, simmer everything in broth, then finish with milk and warm spices like allspice and cumin for that cozy, comforting flavor. It's inexpensive, forgiving, and absolutely delicious whether you add the cheddar cheese or leave it out.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gsweet potatoes(peeled and diced)
- 1 kgonion(diced)
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 800 mlchicken or vegetable broth(low sodium)
- 250 mlmilk(dairy or non-dairy alternative)
- 50 gbutter(melted)
- 1 tspallspice(ground)
- 1 tspcumin(ground)
- 1 tspsalt(to taste)
- ½ tspblack pepper(to taste)
- 1 sprigsfresh parsley(chopped (optional))
- 120 gcrushed potatoes(for topping)
- 80 gcheddar cheese (optional)(grated)
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Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat the melted butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Avoid burning the onion.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Add the peeled and diced sweet potatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, milk, allspice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 4
Use an immersion blender to puree the chowder until smooth, or allow it to cool and puree it in a blender.
Tip: Be careful when blending hot liquids.
- 5
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, if using.
Tip: Add the parsley just before serving for maximum freshness.
- 6
To serve, top each bowl with a sprinkle of crushed potatoes and a dollop of cheddar cheese, if desired.
Tip: Get creative with your topping!
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This chowder is best served fresh, but it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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