Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup for #SundaySupper

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes); 6 cups vegetable broth (plus more if needed); 1 to 2 medium jalapenos (seeded and finely chopped); 1 1/2 to 2 cups corn kernels; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Dash of ground nutmeg; 2 to 3 drops Tabasco sauce; Thin slices of jalapeno or green onions for garnish

February 24, 2013 By Renee 94 Comments

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What could be better than hot soup on a cold winter day? Or any day for that matter. I do tend to not have it as much in the summer though. A chilly, rainy day calls for a soup simmering in a big pot on the stove. The hardest part is deciding which one to make. Creamy? Broth-y? Ham stock? Chicken stock? Tomato-y? Decisions, decisions. When the temperature dropped recently, I thought of one I had been wanting to make for a long time – Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup.

I never heard of sweet potato soup until a couple of years ago. You would think differently because of me growing up in the South and how sweet potatoes are so commonly used. It is probably because I’ve only had them sweet like baked ones with butter and cinnamon sugar on top, candied, or the quintessential casserole. Savory sweet potato recipes didn’t exist as far as I knew. Then one day I saw a spicy sweet potato soup on a menu and decided to give it a try. Wow. Savory, creamy-like, and with a kick of heat from peppers and spices. Yes, it went on my to-cook list immediately. It only took a couple of years for me to finally get around to making it.

A couple of notes about the spicy part. You can make it to your own degree of spicy. Like it hot? Add more jalapeno peppers or increase the amount of the cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce. Prefer it mild? Cut down on the jalapenos and spices. You can always add more if it is not spicy enough. Oh, and I chopped the jalapenos to about the same size as corn kernels. I thought it gave an even texture and easier to for pepper heat sensitive people to handle. Biting/chewing on a big chunk of jalapeno could be too much for some folks.

How about some more soup recipes? Oh yea! It’s a Souper Sunday Supper and we have a whole bunch to share. There are all kinds including chicken, beef, pork, seafood, vegetable, and chilled soups:

Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)

Chicken Tortellini & White Bean Soup at Flour On My Face
Chicken Gnocchi at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Chicken Cheese Soup by There and Back Again
Chicken Tortellini Soup by Country Girl In The Village
Chicken Soup with Leeks, Onions and Fennel by Shockingly Delicious
Family Style Tablescape featuring Chicken Tortilla Soup by An Appealing Plan
Yucatan Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) by The Weekend Gourmet
Chicken Meatball, Spinach and Orzo Soup from Gourmet Drizzles
Ground Turkey Soup at The Messy Baker
Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup by Family Foodie
Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup at Cupcakes and Pearls
Turkey Smoked Sauage and Wild Rice Soup at Mama, Mommy, Mom

Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)

Chili with Black Beans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Vegetable and Beef Soup by Supper For a Steal
Swabian Beef Spaetzle +1 Soup (Gaisburger Marsch) at Galactosemia in PDX
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Beef Pho Soup by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
Frijol con Carne by MarocMama
Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup) by Neighborfood

Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)

Healthy Bean and Sausage Soup by Momma’s Meals
Louisiana Caldo by Catholic Foodie
Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) by Hip Foodie Mom

Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)

Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup at Pescetarian Journal
Szechuan Fish Soup by The Urban Mrs.
New England Clam Chowder at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Hearty Okra Shrimp Gumbo Laced with Coconut Oil by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Bacon and Shrimp Bisque at Big Bear’s Wife
Lobster Bisque for Two by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Chinese Fish Maw Soup by My Trials in The Kitchen
Thai Curry Coconut Mussel Soup by Noshing With The Nolands

Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)

Not-So-Mini-Strone at The Foodie Army Wife
French Onion Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup at Magnolia Days
Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup at Daily Dish Recipes
Rather French Onion Soup by What Smells So Good?
Broccoli Cheddar Soup by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
Cream of Ancho Chile Soup from La Cocina de Leslie
Pasta e Fagoli Soup at Cravings of a Lunatic
Miso Soup by Crazy Foodie Stunts
Vegetable Consommé with Semolina Dumplings – Grießknödel at Masala Herb
Vegetable Medley Soup with Broccoli and Leeks at Chattering Kitchen
Smoky Kale and Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Coconut Corn Chowder at Mangoes and Chutney
Make Your Own (Gluten Free) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup at The Meltaways
Ital Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup at The Lovely Pantry
Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup at Curious Cuisiniere
Corn Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips at Ninja Baking
Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup by The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
Wild Mushroom Soup at Food Lust People Love
Creamy Carrot Soup at Cookistry
Vermicelli Soup by Damn Delicious
Country Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Potatoes at girlichef

Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)

Chilled Strawberry Soup at Juanita’s Cocina
Bread and Tomato Soup – Gazpacho Style at Vintage Kitchen Notes

It’s a souper-palooza! Time to get out the soup pot and get cooking. There are so many I want to make before summer. Now to pick which one will be next. What kind of soup is your favorite?

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