✨🍠🍎 Yom Tov Sweet Potato & Apple Healing Soup Recipe | Nourishing Meal Featuring Elegant Garnishes That Add Texture, Depth And A Touch Of Celebration

👩‍🍳 Servings

6 servings

⏱️ Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Soup:

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)

2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala for sweetness, Granny Smith for tartness), peeled, cored, and chopped

2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)

¼ tsp turmeric

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (kosher-certified)

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or other kosher pareve milk alternative)

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Festive Garnishes (choose any or mix):

2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (drizzle)

¼ cup pomegranate seeds

¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts (chopped, optional for non-nut-allergic guests)

2 Tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

A swirl of extra coconut milk or olive oil for presentation

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🥄 Instructions

1. Prepare the soup base:

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.

2. Add main vegetables & fruit:

Stir in sweet potatoes, apples, and carrots. Add cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring well.

3. Simmer:

Pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

4. Blend:

Remove from heat. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender (or carefully in a blender in batches).

5. Finish:

Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.

6. Serve with festive flair:

Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses, a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans or walnuts, and fresh herbs. Optionally, swirl in extra coconut milk for a decorative touch.

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🌱 Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., without garnishes)

Calories: 220

Protein: 3 g

Carbohydrates: 38 g

Fiber: 7 g

Sugar: 13 g (natural from apples & sweet potatoes)

Fat: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 3.5 g

Sodium: 420 mg

Vitamin A: 280% DV

Vitamin C: 40% DV

Potassium: 750 mg

(Adding nuts and pomegranate will increase calories, healthy fats, and antioxidants.)

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✨ Why this works for Yom Tov: The natural sweetness of apples and sweet potatoes ties into themes of blessing and renewal, while pomegranate — a symbol of abundance and mitzvot — makes the soup extra meaningful. The garnishes add layers of flavor and elevate the presentation for a festive meal.