Sweet potato
Sweet potato makes a soup more filling and naturally creamy.
In short · Body, fibre
Sweet potato adds natural sweetness and body.
Protein and micronutrients
Orange flesh contains beta-carotene.
Sources and evidence
USDA FoodData Central
Based on food composition reference data. General information, not medical advice.
What it brings
Thickens and sweetens. Texture: creamy.
Flavour notes: sweet, warming, creamy.
How to use it in soup
Simmer until soft enough to crush with a spoon, then blend.
Prep: Peel and cut into 2 cm cubes. Suggested amount: 200 g for two portions.
Storage
Keep somewhere cool and dark, not in the fridge.
Swaps
Butternut squash
