Soup weather is finally here, and we have been loving this sweet potato and corn chowder! No cream is required, this soup is loaded with just good things and is a great way to these those veggies in little bellies.
Sweet Potato and Corn Chowder
Soup weather may not sound that exciting to some, but if you have been living somewhere like California, where it has been stinking hot for pretty much FOREVER, you would be excited too.
I have celebrated by making soup.
A whole lotta soup (check out this Cheesy Broccoli Sweet Potato Soup and this Creamy Enchilada Soup With Leftover Turkey) recipe to see what we have been enjoying).
So much soup in fact, that when my husband came home from work last night he asked ‘is it soup week here or something?’
He may or not be over it.
I’m fine with it either way.
Ingredients
There’s something so comforting as a big pot of steaming soup on the stove, especially when it is cold, dark and rainy outside.
Probably a swing back to my childhood in Northern Ireland, where it rained a lot (and I mean a lot).
And we ate a lot of soup (and I mean a lot).
You are going to need:
- fresh corn: you can also use canned corn for this recipe, just replace with 4 cups of drained canned corn;
- brown onion;
- red bell pepper: yellow or orange bell pepper goes well here also
- medium sweet potato: don't worry too much about the size specifics, you can always add more or less water depending on how thick and creamy the sweet potato makes your soup;
- garlic: I always suggest fresh is best, but use prepared garlic if preferred;
- avocado oil: or feel free to sub in cooking oil of choice
- vegetable broth: why not try making your own using a recipe like this Homemade Vegetable Stock From Scraps or you can also use chicken broth if preferred;
- smoked paprika;
- fresh lemon juice: you can always sub in jarred lemon juice if that is what you have;
- a small handful of fresh basil: fresh is best here as it gives a lot more flavor.
That's it.
This Sweet Potato and Corn Chowder is really easy, and is a great way to get the kiddies eating all their veggies.
You can save time by using canned corn, but the fresh stuff tastes way better, and is so worth the extra 5 minutes prep time you will need.
From start to finish you can be done in 30 minutes max.
Preparation Tips
If you have a handheld immersion blender, it can all be made in one pot. I don’t, so I blend in two batches in the vitamix - I also like to do it this way to make sure its super smooth for thermos lunch purposes the next day.
Oh and this sweet potato and corn chowder freezes well, so you can always pop some in the freezer for a busy night.
For some cold weather soup ideas, check out my Cream of Broccoli and Pistachio Soup or for something a bit different check out my Oven Roasted Chicken in Immunity Boosting Broth, where you get a soup and a whole roast chicken in the one pot.
What is your favorite soup to celebrate the cooler weather coming through?
Make sure to leave a comment, I would love to hear from you.
Happy eating!
Recipe
Sweetcorn and Sweet Potato Chowder
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn or 4 cups if using canned
- ½ brown onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoon avocado oil or cooking oil of choice
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- leaves small handful fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Shuck and corn and use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off
- Cut the onion, bell pepper, sweet potato into little cubes, about 1 cm big. Mince the garlic
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion and fry until fragrant (about 2 mins). Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Pop in the rest of the veg (bell pepper and sweet potato), and cook for another 2 minutes
- Add in the corn, vegetable stock, and the paprika and let simmer until the sweet potato is nice and tender - about 10-15 minutes
- Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend right there in the pot, or blend in a blender in a couple of batches. Return the soup to the pot, add in the lemon juice and the basil and salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy
Nutrition
Leftover sweet potatoes after making this Sweet Potato and Corn Chowder? Check out these recipes featuring this versatile veggie:
Cecilie @A Story of Freedom says
This looks absolutely delicious. What a great idea to add sweet potato!
Donna1 says
Thanks Cecilie 🙂 I am a huge fan of sweet potatoes, so they find their way into a lot of dishes around here!
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
this soup, couch and downton abbey. you made my day!
Donna1 says
Oh that sounds like my kind of night! Now I want to snuggle on the sofa with a good show...but it's 8am 🙂
Choclette says
Vibrant soups like this are NEVER boring. Really like the sound of this and it is such a beautiful colour.
Donna1 says
Oh thank you so much Choclette! The colour is amazing right!
Ali @ Home & Plate says
This soup looks sweet and delicious. I love the color and it looks so tasty and savory. Perfect for fall.
Donna1 says
Thanks Ali, it is definitely perfect for Fall 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
What a wonderful sounding soup. This is perfect for our cold wet weather!! Good recipe.
Donna1 says
Thank you so much Marisa 🙂
Sarah says
Soup is my absolute favorite comfort food - glad it's not suitable soup weather in California. I've been going a little crazy with all the sweet potatoes so this is right up my alley. sounds great!
Donna1 says
Haha I have been going sweet potato crazy as well 🙂
Kelly Hutchinson says
I am just learning to love sweet potatoes. This recipe looks mouth watering.
Donna1 says
Thanks Kelly! Sweet potatoes were one of those foods I used to think was a bit blah...now we eat them pretty much every week 🙂
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
I have never eaten sweet potato soup and will definitely give this a go soon as it is getting rather cool here now. Looks creamy and delicious!
Donna1 says
Thanks Razena! Sweet potato is so so good in soup - makes it super creamy, without needing any cream 🙂
Trish says
This sounds like a delicious soup! Love the addition of the smoked paprika!
Donna1 says
Thanks Trish! Smoked paprika is my favourite thing right now - it fits in everywhere and tastes delicious!
Diane says
Donna I love soup too! This one has me drooling. Sweet potatoes are a favorite of ours. I will be pinning this beautiful recipe!
Donna1 says
Oh thank you so much for your lovely words Diane!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Thing is I like soup whatever the weather so I am always up for it.. Lovely combo.
Donna1 says
Haha good to hear Bintu! Soup is so comforting 🙂