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Homemade Sweet Potato Soup with Ground Beef

Homemade Sweet Potato Soup with Ground Beef for Cozy Nights

This Homemade Sweet Potato Soup with Ground Beef is a cozy, one-pot dish with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray Prevents sticking during cooking
  • 1 large onion Diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cups carrots Cut into 1/2-inch coins
  • 2 stalks celery Finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
For the Protein and Flavor
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef Adjust fat content as desired
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes High-quality recommended
  • 2.5 teaspoons chili powder Adjust for desired heat level
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Soup’s Heartiness
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 6 cups chicken stock Opt for richer stock
  • 3 medium potatoes Diced
  • 1 large sweet potato Peeled and cubed
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep all ingredients by dicing, chopping, and cubing as directed.
  2. Cook aromatics: Heat cooking spray in a pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and cook until softened, then add garlic.
  3. Brown the beef: Increase heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
  4. Add tomatoes and spices: Stir in diced tomatoes and chili powder, cooking for a few minutes.
  5. Combine stocks: Pour in chicken stock and tomato sauce, then add potatoes and seasonings.
  6. Simmer: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Season and serve: Add salt and pepper to taste, remove bay leaf, and ladle into bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the soup to sit after cooking. Can be adjusted for spicy preference and additional veggies can be included.

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