Sweet Potato Chicken Soup Recipe
This Sweet Potato Chicken Soup is one of those cozy bowls that feels like a warm hug on a busy day. Tender chunks of chicken and sweet, comforting sweet potatoes mingle with savory broth and gentle seasonings, making every spoonful rich, soothing, and deeply satisfying. It’s easy to make, full of good-for-you ingredients, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or when you just need something nourishing and delicious in the bowl.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken soup, Sweet Potato Chicken Soup, Sweet Potato Soup
Servings: 4 people
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup white or yellow onions diced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 2 cups carrot diced
- 3 garlic clove minced
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups sweet potato diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 lb free range organic boneless chicken breasts
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnishing
- pinch of cayenne pepper optional
In a medium pan, add the chicken breasts, cover with about 2 inches of water, salt the water to taste and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Boil for about 15 mins or until chicken is cooked through.
While chicken in poaching, start sautéing the veggies. In a large pot, heat olive oil over high heat. When the oil is hot, turn the heat down to medium.
Add onion, celery and carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent. Don’t forget to stir occasionally.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add chicken broth, sweet potato, oregano, onion powder, coriander, salt and pepper. Mix all together.
Bring to a boil and simmer partially covered for 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potato is soft.
Halfway through boiling the sweet potatoes, add in the shedded chicken to rewarm a bit. Taste and add any extra seasonings, if necessary. If you prefer, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- For a short cut, you can use pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken in place of the chicken breasts.
- Dice everything uniformly to ensure even cooking and that you'll get a bite of everything with each spoonful.
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1497mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g