Miso-Glazed Maple Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup
A comforting, umami-rich soup with roasted carrots and sweet potatoes, sweetened with maple syrup and deepened with white miso paste. This asian-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 50 minutes pairs sweet potatoes, carrots, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet potatoes
- 2 cups carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice 2 cups sweet potatoes and 2 cups carrots into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Step 2: While vegetables roast, finely chop 1 medium onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Heat a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil, and sauté onion until translucent (5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add roasted carrots and sweet potatoes to the pot with 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp white miso paste (dissolved in 2 tbsp hot broth), 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp fresh thyme, and 1/4 tsp salt. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve miso.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree soup until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or maple syrup if needed.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Maple Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Maple Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sweet potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Maple Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Miso-Glazed Maple Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Miso-Glazed Maple Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
