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Sweet Potato Chowder with Kale

Close-up of creamy orange Sweet Potato Chowder with Kale, featuring chunks of sweet potato and dark green kale.
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Make a hearty and creamy sweet potato chowder featuring tender kale. This recipe yields a comforting, savory soup perfect for cool weather.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 large)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk (or heavy cream for non-vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced sweet potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. Remove about 2 cups of the soup mixture and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender. Return the blended mixture to the pot.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk (or cream), salt, and pepper. Heat through gently, but do not boil.
  6. Add the chopped kale to the chowder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale wilts, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the lime juice just before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

  • For a thicker chowder, mash some of the sweet potato chunks against the side of the pot before adding the kale.
  • Substitute butternut squash for sweet potatoes if desired.
  • If you want a smoky flavor without paprika, add 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke when adding the coconut milk.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan by using coconut milk.

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