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November 13, 2026

SWEET POTATO SOUP – paleo recipe

YIELD: 4 to 6 servings | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | STOVETOP: 20 minutes • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) avocado oil or coconut oil • 1 large onion, diced • 5 pounds (2268 g) sweet potatoes (about 6 large), peeled and chopped • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground coriander • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika • ¼ to ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish 1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown and softened. Add the sweet potatoes, salt, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle powder. 2. Add 6 cups (1440 ml) of cool water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are very soft. Puree until smooth, either in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender. Stir in the lime juice and garnish with cilantro.  

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Sweet potato soup is a velvety, smoky-sweet bowl that comes together in twenty minutes flat. Golden onions, coriander, cumin, and smoked paprika build the flavor, while chipotle powder adds a slow warmth underneath. A big squeeze of lime at the end keeps every spoonful bright instead of heavy.

Pro Tips

  • Let the onion go properly golden in the 6-8 minutes before the potatoes go in; that sweetness is what rounds out the chipotle's smokiness.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into small, even pieces so they soften in the 10-12 minute simmer — big chunks leave you with lumpy soup.
  • The chipotle range is wide (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) on purpose: start small and build. Its heat blooms as the soup sits.
  • Add the lime juice after pureeing and off the heat for the freshest, brightest finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sweet potato soup paleo?

Yes — the soup is simply sweet potatoes, onion, spices, and water, finished with lime. There is no dairy or cream in the pot at all.

Can I make this soup ahead of time?

It keeps 4 days in the fridge and freezes for 3 months. Stir in a fresh squeeze of lime when reheating to refresh the flavor.

How spicy is this sweet potato soup?

Gently smoky rather than fiery. Use the full 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle if you want noticeable heat, or pull back to 1/4 teaspoon for kids.

What garnish works well on this soup?

Chopped fresh cilantro is the classic finish, and a few toasted pumpkin seeds would add crunch against the smooth puree.

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SWEET POTATO SOUP – paleo recipe
Stav Kogan

SWEET POTATO SOUP

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 5 lb sweet potatoes (about 6 large), peeled and chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown and softened. Add the sweet potatoes, salt, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle powder.
  • Add 6 cups of cool water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are very soft. Puree until smooth, either in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender. Stir in the lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

Method
 

  1. Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

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