Sausage and White Sweet Potato Soup
Pork sausage, white sweet potato, carrots, and celery simmer in a savory coconut-cream broth.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Serving suggestions · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. White sweet potato, ground pork sausage and onion form the base of this soup.
- A bowl-centered meal. The ingredients come together in a broth or sauce, making the finished batch straightforward to divide.
- A defined yield. The card makes 4 servings. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food thermometer
Ingredient notes
- Optional additions. The card marks Thyme and rosemary as optional. Account for additions separately when tracking a portion.
- Prepare before you start. Measure white sweet potato, ground pork sausage and onion and follow any slicing, chopping, rinsing, or thawing directions in the ingredient list.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Sausage and White Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
Method
- Soften onion in coconut oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add sausage and break it up as it browns.
- Stir in celery, carrots, sweet potato, seasonings, garlic, nutritional yeast, stock, and coconut cream.
- Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and pork sausage reaches 160°F. Add a splash of stock if needed for the desired consistency. Serve with optional herbs.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Tips for this recipe
- Prepare the measured ingredients before heating the pan or assembling the dish. Follow the written order so ingredients are ready when they are needed.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Serving suggestions
Ladle into bowls after the finishing steps. A side of rice, bread, or a salad can round out the meal; these are separate from the recipe unless listed.
Storage and make-ahead
Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Food-safety reference: USDA leftover-storage guidance.
Common questions
Can I scale the batch?
The serving control adjusts ingredient amounts. Use a pan or pot that fits the batch, and check texture and doneness again because a larger amount can cook differently.
What are the calories and macros per serving?
One serving provides an estimated 588 calories, 22.8 g protein, 24.1 g total carbohydrate, 45.8 g fat and 5.5 g fiber. One serving is 1/4 of the finished recipe.
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