Creamy Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Soup

This creamy sweet potato and swiss chard soup is comfort in a bowl! Packed with fresh veggies, beans and dreamy cashew cream, it’s healthy, flavorful and satisfying. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

Two white bowls filled with Creamy Sweet Potato Swiss Chard Soup.

Today we talk delicious vegetable soup. Delicious sweet potato and swiss chard soup to be exact. 

That is light yet comforting and warming and creamy … without any cream. Or milk! Just cashews! Madness right?

So here’s the deal. Over the last few months I’ve been playing around with cashew cream in my kitchen.

At first it was just curiosity and then it actually became helpful since I’ve been trying to cut back a tad on the dairy for various reasons that I won’t yammer on about. 

Anyway, the first time I heard about cashew cream I was a little skeptical, but after finally trying it at home I was very pleasantly surprised.

A bunch of swiss chard and a blender with cashew cream.

In this case, it gives a sort of creaminess to the soup without adding any dairy. And I just kinda like that it’s made out of nuts.

The slight creaminess pairs so well with the sweet potato, a few warming spices, dark red kidney beans and of course the swiss chard, which is one of my favorite leafy greens to add to soups.

Considering it is supposed to get really cold again here this weekend, I definitely foresee more soup in my future.

Two bowls of Swiss Chard Potato Soup with a spoon in one dish.

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Creamy Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Soup

Yield: about 5 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This creamy sweet potato and swiss chard soup is comfort in a bowl! Packed with fresh veggies, beans and dreamy cashew cream, it’s healthy, flavorful and satisfying. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

Ingredients

For the cashew cream:

  • 1 cup raw whole cashews
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth

For the soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into ½ inch chunks
  • 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped

Instructions

For the cashew cream:

  1. Add the cashews to a small bowl. Add in enough water to cover the cashews. Let soak for several hours (at least 2 hours but I like to soak for 6 to 8).
  2. Drain the cashews, then rinse and drain again. Add to a blender, along with the 1 cup broth. Process until completely smooth. Set aside.

For the soup:

  1. Add the olive oil to a large stockpot set over medium heat. When hot, add in the onion and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes, until tender. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Add in the broth, potatoes, beans, cumin, paprika, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Add in the swiss chard and the cashew cream, turn down the heat to medium low and cook for 5 additional minutes. Taste and season with additional salt if needed. Serve!

Notes

Prep time does not include the time to soak the cashews. Make sure you plan ahead!

Totally optional, but if I happen to have fresh chopped parsley on hand, I like to use it to garnish the soup - for that little pop of freshness.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 254Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 582mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 9g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.