Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups cubed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 green apple (cubed (no need to peel))
  • 1 medium onion (cubed)
  • 1/4 cup very strong black tea
  • 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
  • zest of 1 lime

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a bowl toss sweet potatoes and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
  • In a single layer place sweet potatoes on baking sheet and bake until soft and just starting to brown (around 30 minutes).
  • In a large pot heat remaining olive oil over medium heat and add onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes, add sweet potatoes and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the apple, cook for another minute, add the paprika and salt and continue to cook for 1 more minute, mixing everything together.
  • Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add black tea and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until apples have broken down and are soft.
  • Use an immersion or regular blender to puree the soup. Serve garnished with lime zest and splash of juice (optional).