January 11, 2019

Curried Sweet Potato + Celeriac Soup

Name: Curried Sweet Potato + Celeriac Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes; 1 medium celeriac (celery root); 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 3/4 cup red lentils; 6 cups vegetable broth; sea salt + pepper

Created by Ashley

Indulge in the comforting warmth and rich flavours of this Curried Sweet Potato + Celeriac Soup. This velvety blend combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the subtle nuttiness of celeriac, perfect for cozy dinners or lunches.

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With Christmas behind us now we are getting into the less nice part of winter – a.k.a every day of winter after Christmas – and the need for coziness is at its peak. At school I like to cook in big batches so I don’t have to worry too much about what to eat on my busier days of the week. Big batches of cozy, warming soups are perfect for this time of year and perfect for busy students getting back into the routine of school after the holidays.

Recipe Details

This soup is a combination that I’ve been making quite a lot recently. Sweet potato and celeriac make a lovely pair and the process of roasting them prior to adding them into the soup intensifies the flavour quite nicely. The curry powder, ginger, turmeric, and garam masala turn up the heat a bit and make this soup an awesome cold-fighting badass.

I added red lentils to 1. thicken up the soup and 2. add a nice protein and nutrient boost to the recipe. The soup is still delicious without the lentils, but you’ll want to reduce the broth by about a cup so that the soup doesn’t turn out too runny. Also, if you don’t have any broth on hand, fear not! A couple bullion cubes dissolved in some hot water will work just fine. When I’m at school I typically rely on my good old bullion cubes cause I don’t have the time to make broth or the money to buy it haha.

What is Celeriac?

For those of you that are unfamiliar with celeriac, it’s a rather ugly looking white root veggie that is also commonly known as celery root (cause that’s exactly what it is). Chances are you’ve seen one before in your local grocery store and thought “what the heck is that?” as you pushed your cart on by.

Looking past it’s ugly exterior, celeriac has a great slightly nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with other roasted vegetables.

Roast the Vegetables

Prep the vegetables by peeling and chopping both the sweet potatoes and celeriac. Drizzle the vegetables in olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and fresh black pepper. Toss to coat.

Roast the vegetables for 40 minutes at 400ºF for 40 minutes, turning after 20 minutes.

Prepare the Soup

While the vegetables are roasting, heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and ginger and sauté until translucent, about 10 minutes.

Add the spices and lentils. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices. Transfer the roasted vegetables into the pot and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through.

Blend and Enjoy!

Transfer the soup to a high speed blender and blend on high until completely smooth. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

More Cozy Soups

If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out these cozy soup recipes too!

Roasted Red Pepper + Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Creamy White Bean Soup

Warming Veggie Noodle Soup

Final Thoughts

I hope I have convinced you to give this Curried Sweet Potato + Celeriac Soup a try! If you do make this recipe, please leave a comment or a recipe rating. I love to hear your feedback! As always, if you make this recipe be sure to tag me on Instagram 🙂

Happy soup making!

Ashley