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Vegan Creamy Sweet Potato Soup (Oil-free)

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This Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup is rich and unique in flavor by using both sweet and gold potatoes. Easy to make, just 8 ingredients and is dairy-free and oil-free. 

CREAMY VEGAN SWEET POTATO SOUP

Sometimes, the most delicious recipes can be the simplest. Potato soup is simple, but so comforting, especially during the holidays, don’t you agree? This vegan creamy sweet potato soup recipe uses both sweet potatoes and yukon gold potatoes….the combo is so delicious. The yukon gold potatoes lend a buttery taste. Super simple, few ingredients and so delicious. Bonus that it is dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free and ready in less than an hour. There is nothing I enjoy eating more than soup!

This oil-free creamy potato soup gets an extra boost of flavor and nutrition from the yukon gold potatoes. Most people know how good sweet potatoes are for you…but did you also know that yukon gold potatoes are an excellent source of nutrition?

The yukon gold potatoes also have a mild buttery flavor to them naturally. They have a lot more flavor than red potatoes or russet, for example, so you really want to use the yukon gold, or the soup will be more bland.

ARE POTATOES HEALTHY?

Potatoes way too often get a bad rap for being unhealthy because they are a carb. But, fear not, potatoes have some amazing health benefits. Now come on, the carbs that are in potatoes are hardly the equivalent of carbs in junk food or sugary desserts. Remember, there are healthy carbs and unhealthy carbs. Here is why potatoes are the good carbs:

  • Source of iron
  • Great source of fiber
  • High in potassium (1 medium potato contains about 770 mg)
  • High in Vitamin C (1 medium potato contains about 50% of our daily RDA! Vitamin C is also needed to absorb iron into the body)
  • Fat-free (yippee!)
  • Filling and satisfying

Yay for healthy soup that tastes amazing, thick and creamy, healthy, plant-based and whole foods!

HOW DO YOU MAKE VEGAN SWEET POTATO SOUP?

For this super delicious Vegan Creamy Sweet Potato Soup, you’ll need only 8 main ingredients:

  • yukon gold  potatoes
  • sweet potatoes
  • white onion
  • garlic
  • low sodium vegetable broth
  • tomato paste
  • cumin
  • nutritional yeast

Start out by cooking the onion and garlic in a large pot over medium heat with some water. Cook until tender.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.

Bring to a boil and once boiling, turn to low heat and cover.

Simmer for 20-25 mins, or until the potatoes are completely tender.

Blend with an immersion blender to a creamy consistency. Or you can use a regular blender, just don’t blend it too long into a complete liquid. 

Let me know what you think of this Vegan Creamy Sweet Potato Soup!

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This recipe was originally posted in February 2014 and has been slightly updated.

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave feedback below and share your pic on Instagram or Facebook and tag me @thevegan8 #thevegan8!

Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup (Oil-free)

Brandi Doming
This Vegan Creamy Sweet Potato Soup is achieved using both sweet and gold potatoes. It is dairy-free and oil-free. It's not only delicious, it is rich in nutrients without leaving you feeling heavy like traditional potato soups. This will become a comfort soup in your home.
4.96 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 packed cup (160g) white onion, finely diced
  • 5 large garlic cloves, minced (about a tablespoon)
  • 1 3/4 lbs peeled and chopped yukon gold potatoes into 1/2 inch chunks (about 5 heaping cups (plus a couple extra potatoes for toasting as garnish if desired)
  • 2 lbs peeled and chopped sweet potatoes ((about 6 heaping cups
  • 6 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (use a well-flavored one here! I like the Pacific brand)
  • 5 tablespoons (75g) tomato paste, not tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons (18g) nutritional yeast (Highly recommend the Sari or Foods Alive brand-they are non-fortified and have the best flavor)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (this makes a TON of soup, so that is the reason for the salt amount)
  • chopped green onions for garnish
  • I use this scale.
  • optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a spicy kick

Instructions
 

  • Have all ingredients chopped and ready to go. Make sure all the potatoes are chopped into small 1/2 inch chunks similarly so they cook evenly.
  • Add the onion to a large pot (this makes a TON) with 1/2 cup of the broth over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients (including the remaining 6 cups of broth), except the green onions, to the pot and stir well.
  • Bring to a boil and once boiling, turn to low heat and cover. Simmer for 20-25 mins, or until the potatoes are completely soft and tender. (see tip below for while the soup is simmering)
  • Blend the whole soup with an immersion blender to a creamy consistency. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender, but you'll have to do it in 2-3 batches, depending on the size of your blender. This makes so much that you will not be able to blend it all up at once.
  • Tip: While the soup is cooking, chop up a couple more yukon gold potatoes into small 1/2 inch pieces, season with salt/pepper, and bake at 425° (on parchment paper) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. I love the texture it added. Top the soup with the roasted potatoes and green onions. So good!

Notes

The yukon gold potatoes also have a mild buttery flavor to them naturally. They have a lot more flavor than red potatoes or russet, for example, so you really want to use the yukon gold, or the soup will be more bland.
INSTANT POT: To make this in the instant pot, see the directions here!
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Keyword creamy, dairy free, healthy, oil free, potato soup recipe, sweet potato soup, vegan potato soup, vegan sweet potato soup

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Comments

  1. watercress

    December 9, 2018 at 2:34 am

    5 stars
    5 stars of delish!

    Reply
  2. Calee

    February 14, 2020 at 6:38 am

    5 stars
    Made this tonight – so creamy and delicious! Perfect for a rainy evening in the Pacific Northwest. I’m always looking for oil-free vegan recipes with unique flavors. Based on the feedback I decided to go for it and double the recipe. So glad I did – now we’ve got plenty for the rainy week ahead.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 14, 2020 at 7:42 am

      That is so wonderful to hear, Calee! So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for making it and leaving feedback!

      Reply
  3. Mandy

    December 14, 2020 at 12:27 am

    Hi gonna try this in the mealthy pot
    I’ll have to poke around the web to make a guess i
    On cooking time
    Thanks !

    Reply
  4. Jen Hogge

    December 15, 2020 at 1:49 am

    5 stars
    This soup was so easy to make. Absolutely delicious! I even did half the amount of cumin because I’m not fond of it. I also left out nutritional yeast and it was still yummy! This will be a soup I will continue to make going forward. Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous recipe with all of us!! Now off to finish my soup. 🥰

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 13, 2021 at 7:41 am

      So wonderful to hear that Jen!

      Reply
  5. Amanda

    May 26, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    Does this soup freeze well?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      May 26, 2021 at 3:49 pm

      I really don’t know-I’ve never tried freezing it.

      Reply
  6. Eric

    October 10, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    Surprisingly delicious for such simple ingredients! Because i recently had a molar pulled and on a soup diet, I blended a bowl with fresh mixed green leafy veggies and steamed corn nibblets just before serving and turned even more delicious!!

    Reply
  7. Liliana Freeman

    October 20, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    I’m not a fan of sweet potatoes. In fact, I only eat them because they are good for me. This soup is AMAZING and it has changed the way I view the humble sweet potato. Thanks for another great recipe!

    Reply
  8. Dawn Brown

    May 14, 2022 at 3:13 am

    5 stars
    My sister made for me after a tooth extraction and I have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Creamy delicious 🤤

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      May 14, 2022 at 3:56 am

      Wonderful to hear Dawn!

      Reply
  9. Brooke

    December 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    I love your pumpkin lentil chili and I’d love to try this recipe…but I live in Germany and don’t have access to Yukon Gold potatos. Do you have any suggestions? …even if its just a flavor substitute?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 22, 2022 at 9:56 pm

      I guess I would try any type of yellow potato? You can always amp up the flavor with salt or spices if needed.

      Reply
    • Gretha

      November 28, 2023 at 2:56 am

      Brooke,
      Look for
      Festkochende Kartoffeln in Germany. The global fork says “are high moisture potatoes, most similar to American Yukon Gold or chef’s potatoes, and are best for boiling, steaming, braising and stewing (whenever you’re using moisture to cook).”

      Reply
  10. D

    September 14, 2023 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t usually write reviews but I love this soup and have been making it for years now (like, 4 years). It’s of my top comfort foods, and, it’s healthy + packed with nutrients! Potatoes indeed get a bad rap. Thank you!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 15, 2023 at 4:11 am

      So very happy to hear this !!

      Reply
  11. Sonya

    November 29, 2023 at 10:57 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! This soup is AMAZING! I sautéed the garlic and onion and added it to the blender. I did add a little mashed avocado and fresh lemon juice, and topped mine with sautéed yellow, orange and red peppers finely chopped. . My adult daughter said it tasted like a fine restaurant meal. Everyone loved it!! I can imagine it’s even better with the nutritional yeast & cumin but it was amazing without it. Thank you so much!

    Reply
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