Loaded Sweet Potato Soup Recipe - Cheerful Cook (2024)

By Maike Corbett | Published: September 3, 2020 | Modified: September 3, 2020

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Grab a spoon and dig into this insanely delicious creamy Loaded Sweet Potato Soup.

Think buttery sweet potatoes, crispy bacon, and aromatic rosemary, all coming together in a cozy bowl!

This is such a flavorful and easy-to-make fall soup. Sometimes the secret of a great recipe is that they are easy to make and includes only a handful of ingredients.

This recipe has just 5 main ingredients: bacon, butter, broth, onions, and sweet potatoes. Combining bacon drippings and butter to sauté the onions adds flavor and deliciousness.

Why This Loaded Sweet Potato Soup Recipe Works

EASY TO MAKE - You can whip up this soup without any fuss with just a few simple steps.

CREAMY TEXTURE - The blended sweet potatoes give it a delicious velvety texture.

VERSATILE - Dress it up or down with various toppings like sour cream or extra bacon.

Ingredients

Please check the recipe card below for a detailed, printable ingredient list.

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BACON - Adds a salty crunch that contrasts nicely with the creaminess.

BUTTER - Makes the soup richer.

ONION - Gives depth and a little sweetness to balance the savory parts.

DRIED ROSEMARY - Brings a woody aroma that complements the sweet potato.

SWEET POTATOES - The star of the show; makes the soup sweet and hearty.

BEEF BROTH - Acts as a robust base that ties all the flavors together.

Toppings

I like adding a dollop of sour cream to this top, along with the chopped bacon bits. But you can also add some shredded Cheddar cheese and chopped scallions.

Adding a handful of croutons can provide some additional crunch. However, I prefer a good slice of fresh bread with fall soups.

❕ Do You Love Sweet Potatoes?
Be sure to check out our Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes!

How To Make This Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Please check the printable recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

Recipe Success Tips

• If you don't have an immersion blender, transfer the soup into a countertop blender and purée until the desired thickness.
• Use unsalted butter. Always! Why?
  Because unsalted butter gives you control to know and determine exactly how much (or how little) salt you add. The salt content of salted butter varies from brand to brand.
• Look for good quality bacon. Bacon adds so much to both flavor and texture in this recipe. I used this thick-cut bacon. You can also use pancetta instead of bacon.
• Using a large pot to cook bacon might feel a bit odd. But it saves on dishes! If that's not to your liking, you can cook the bacon in a frying pan. Just make sure to keep some of those droppings for the soup.
• I like to cut my bacon strips in half to maximize the space. Be sure to layer the bacon in a single layer. Do batches if necessary.
• Broth. I use beef broth because it works well with the bacon flavor, but you can also use vegetable broth.

Leftovers

STORE - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

FREEZE - You can freeze the soup for up to 2 months; remember to leave out any dairy toppings before you do.

REHEAT - Warm it up on the stove over low heat, stirring frequently to keep the texture smooth.

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CLASSIC CHUNKY CHILI - Perfect for fall and winter.

GERMAN POTATO SOUP - Made with Wiener sausages.

BEEF STEW - made with roasted garlic!

HUNGARIAN GOULASH - Served over egg noodles.