Cozy Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Soup: A Heartwarming Recipe
45
min
349
Calories
17g
Fats
45g
Carbs
8g
Protein
This heartwarming roasted sweet potato and quinoa soup is the essence of coziness in a bowl. Perfect for chilly autumn evenings, its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients make every spoonful a delight.
Ingredients:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While it's warming, peel your sweet potatoes and cut them into hearty chunks that promise to roast beautifully. There’s something so heartening about prepping sweet potatoes; their bright color and earthy scent fill the kitchen with anticipation of the meal to come.
Pro Tip: Cut the sweet potato in even sizes for uniform cooking.
Step 2: Roasting Magic
Transfer the diced sweet potato onto a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle them lovingly with olive oil and a whisper of sea salt, encouraging every piece to glisten under the oven’s glow. Roast them in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until they're tender and kissed with caramelization. In the meantime, in the haven of your large pot, sauté the onions and carrots until they're tender, mixing occasionally to ensure they're bathed in flavors.
Pro Tip: Use a large enough baking sheet to avoid overcrowding the sweet potatoes.
Step 3: Soup Creation
Welcome the roasted sweet potatoes into the pot with the onions and carrots, and pour in the chicken stock. The simmering blend will need about 20-30 minutes to become perfectly tender, the kind of tenderness that promises a soup of creamy consistency. Using a hand blender, transform your mixture into a puree that’s both smooth and inviting. This step is where the magic happens, as all the flavors unite to become something spectacularly comforting.
Pro Tip: Adjust the thickness by adding additional stock, if desired.
Step 4: Quinoa Incorporation
Stir in the quinoa, bringing the soup back to a gentle warmth. The quinoa will not only add a delightful texture but also infuses the soup with its nutty flavor and all the goodness it holds. Let it reheat gently, ensuring everything melds together in a comforting embrace.
Pro Tip: Rinse quinoa under cold water before adding to reduce bitterness.
Step 5: Panko Topping
In a small fry pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the panko crumbs, stirring them into the butter until they’re lightly browned and whispering with crispiness. This golden topping will add a delightful crunch contrast to your smooth soup.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on the panko, as it can brown quickly.
Step 6: Garnishing Glory
As the final touch, blend the parmesan into the panko mixture, ensuring each crumb is kissed with cheesy goodness. Ladle the soup into bowls, and sprinkle generously with the panko topping. Garnish with sprigs of parsley, adding a splash of green that promises freshness amidst the creamy, earthy flavors of the soup. Serving this to loved ones, you’re not just offering a meal but an embrace, a bowl full of warmth, care, and nourishing goodness.
Pro Tip: Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of textures.
