Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup is a warm, creamy bowl that mixes sweet potatoes, apples, and coconut for a cozy taste.
- Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — Introduction
- Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — Why make this recipe
- Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — How to make Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
- Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — How to serve Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
- Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — How to store Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
- Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — Tips to make Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
- Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — Variation
- Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — FAQs
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — Introduction
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup brings a sweet and savory mix that feels like home.
This soup uses simple pantry items and cooks in one pot, so it is easy and fast to make.
You can find similar coconut-forward stews like this coconut and herbs stew for more ideas.
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — Why make this recipe
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup is comforting and healthy.
It balances sweet potatoes and apples with creamy coconut milk for a smooth texture.
Make it when you want an easy dinner or a dish to share with friends after a busy day — it pairs well with many sides like rice or warm bread.
If you like sweet potato dishes, try recipes such as curry shrimp and sweet potato for another tasty idea.
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — How to make Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
Ingredients :
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Directions :
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add sweet potatoes and apples, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
While you cook, consider herbs and aromatics that cut through sweetness — they change the flavor a lot and are explained well in this savory spin on sweet potatoes.
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — How to serve Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup tastes best hot and smooth.
Serve it with crusty bread, a green salad, or a scoop of rice for a fuller meal.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or a small swirl of coconut milk for a nice finish.
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — How to store Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
Cool the soup to room temperature before storing.
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days.
For longer storage, freeze in portions for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight.
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — Tips to make Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
- Use firm apples like Gala or Fuji for a mild sweetness.
- Cook the onions until soft for better flavor.
- Blend carefully — hot soup can splatter; vent the blender lid slightly.
- To deepen flavor, roast sweet potatoes first or try an air fryer method like air fryer baked potato and add them to the pot.
- Taste and add salt last to avoid over-seasoning when using broth.
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — Variation
You can change this soup in small ways:
- Add curry powder or smoked paprika for spice.
- Stir in a handful of spinach at the end for color and nutrients.
- Use coconut cream instead of regular coconut milk for a richer soup.
Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup — FAQs
Q: Can I use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth?
A: Yes. You can use chicken broth if you do not need a vegetarian soup. The taste will be a bit richer.
Q: Can I make Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup in a slow cooker?
A: Yes. Cook onions, garlic, sweet potatoes, and apples on low for 4-6 hours, then add coconut milk and blend.
Q: What tool blends hot soup best?
A: An immersion blender works well and is easy to use. Buy it here if you need one.
Q: How can I make the soup thicker or thinner?
A: For thicker soup, use less broth or add more sweet potato. For thinner soup, add more broth or water until you reach the texture you like.

Sweet Potato Apple Coconut Soup
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped Use firm apples like Gala or Fuji for a mild sweetness.
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz) You can substitute with coconut cream for a richer soup.
- 4 cups vegetable broth Chicken broth can be used for a non-vegetarian option.
- 1 onion, chopped Cook until soft for better flavor.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste Add salt last to avoid over-seasoning when using broth.
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional) Add a small swirl of coconut milk for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add sweet potatoes and apples, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

