Sweet Potato, Carrot and Orange Soup
A bright, velvety soup of sweet potato and carrot lifted with orange, made with just water and spices.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 254kcal
- 42.7gcarbs
- 12.7gof which sugars
- 7.5gfat
- 2.1gsaturates
- 4.7gprotein
- 8.1gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft.
6 min - 2
Add the garlic and spices and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, water and salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until everything is very soft.
25 min - 4
Blend with a stick blender until smooth. Stir in the orange juice and half the zest.
- 5
Reheat gently, taste for salt, and ladle into bowls with the rest of the zest on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
