Orange Harvest Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
A velvety, nutrient-packed soup featuring roasted sweet potatoes and carrots simmered with fragrant orange zest and coconut milk for a cozy, vibrant meal. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe (vegan), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, carrots, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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
- 450g sweet potatoes
- 200g carrots
- 1 medium (150g) onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 950ml vegetable broth
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 120ml coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (finely diced) and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Add 3 cloves garlic (minced) and 1 tsp orange zest, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Step 3: Add 450g sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes) and 200g carrots (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes) to the pot, stirring to coat with oil. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Step 4: Pour in 950ml vegetable broth, bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until vegetables are fork-tender.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree until completely smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches, venting the lid).
- Step 6: Stir in 120ml coconut milk and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Return to low heat and warm through for 2 minutes without boiling.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Orange Harvest Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 Orange Harvest Sweet Potato & Carrot 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 Orange Harvest Sweet Potato & Carrot 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 Orange Harvest Sweet Potato & Carrot 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 Orange Harvest Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup vegan?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 30-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
