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South African Easy Leek and Biltong Soup with Sweet Potato (So Simple and So Good)
Warm, rich, and just a tiny bit rustic, this cozy bowl of Easy Leek and Biltong Soup with Sweet Potato blends buttery leeks, tender sweet potatoes, and salty-soft biltong into a smooth, velvety soup that feels like something you’d quietly brag about to your friends.
A creamy biltong and sweet potato soup made with buttery leeks, warm spices, and a velvety finish. A comforting, flavor-packed bowl that’s perfect for busy weeknights
This soup leans into everything comforting without trying too hard. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes, the buttery leeks, and that salty edge from the biltong all melt together into a bowl that feels warm and familiar. It’s the kind of soup you make when you want something hearty but still silky and smooth.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy Easy Leek and Biltong Soup with Sweet Potato
- It’s rich but not heavy, thanks to the blended sweet potatoes and cream.
- The biltong adds deep flavour without needing extra seasoning.
- It freezes well, so you can keep a batch ready for busy evenings.
- It’s a cozy, keep-you-full soup that works for weeknights or guests.
- Simple ingredients, easy steps, and very little fuss.
Easy Leek and Biltong Soup with Sweet Potato
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 portions depending on size 1x
- Category: Soups, Stews
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: South African
Description
This Biltong Leek and Sweet Potato Comfort Soup delivers comfort and flavour in one bowl. Easy to prepare, it’s ideal for dinners that feel special without extra effort
Ingredients
- 50 g butter
- 100 g finely sliced biltong (split in half)
- 6 leeks, thinly sliced and washed well
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground coriander seeds
- 1 ml nutmeg
- 3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1.25 L vegetable stock
- ±125 ml cream
- Salt and pepper
- Biltong shavings
- Crumbled blue cheese, optional
Instructions
- Melt the 50 g butter in a big pot over medium heat.
- Add half the 100 g biltong, the washed sliced leeks, ½ tsp coriander, and 1 ml nutmeg. Cook until fragrant.
- Add 3 cubed sweet potatoes and 1 cubed medium potato and stir for a minute.
- Pour in the 1.25 L stock, bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat.
- Simmer 35–40 minutes, or until all potatoes are tender.
- Carefully blend the hot soup with ±125 ml cream and the remaining biltong.
- Adjust thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with blue cheese and biltong shavings.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tasted, and Tested by Gail
Weeknight-friendly and flavor-packed. Fast prep and a gentle simmer produce an unexpectedly complex bowl thanks to biltong. This Biltong, Leek, and Sweet Potato Comfort Soup is ideal for busy nights. Try it tonight and comment on how many minutes it took you.
Biltong, Leek and Sweet Potato Comfort Soup delivers a perfectly balanced bowl of rich, creamy flavour with a touch of savoury depth. Each spoonful combines buttery leeks, tender sweet potatoes, and salty biltong, making it satisfying and warming. It’s easy to prepare yet impressive, inviting you to enjoy a comforting meal at any time.
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