Sweet Savory Vegetarianvegan Soup Recipes

SAVORY SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place sweet potato into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Let cool until safe to handle. Cut into medium pieces.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the sweet potato, cumin, ginger, black pepper, brown sugar, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Cook until flavors come together and sweet potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
• Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

SWEET & SAVORY VEGETARIAN/VEGAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven (5-quarts) on medium heat add cooking oil and butter.
• When oil begins to sizzle add and saute sliced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add barley and cook for 1 minute more (stir frequently, do not let the barley burn).
• Add vegetable broth to dutch oven, then carrots, spinach and chickpeas.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer covered on low for 45 minutes or until carrots and barley are tender.
• Uncover dutch oven.
• Add pineapple and juice to the soup.
• Add and stir sesame oil and soy sauce; simmer on low for another 15 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!