Although the leaves of Autumn are still lining and scattering the streets of Melbourne, the cooler weather is surely whispering in the beginnings of winter.

With it, my winter woolies and scarves are making their feature as I seek the warmth and comfort in the thickness of layers. The kitchen is a hubris of activity that alights the house with as much warmth as a fireplace, filling the air with the promise and aromas of something good to eat.

A hot and wintry soup is a feast in a bowl; a nourishing food that embraces you from the cold and warms the insides of your soul. It also feels tonic, even sometimes medicinal as it reaches that part of you to nourish within.

Here in today’s blog post I share my love of Sweet Potato soup as a winter comforter….

The wonderful golden orange glow of Sweet Potatoes has inspired me to utilise these gems in a hearty and creamy (without the fat!) soup. As it is, Sweet Potatoes are a health wonder, high in Beta-Carotene and a host of other vitamins and goodness. Just the pure colour of this soup makes you feel like uplifted and enriched by the pure comfort this soup promises.

As a contrast to the natural sweetness of the potatoes in the soup, I have added some miso buttered corn for that wonderful depth of saltiness that miso is so renowned for. Top with some freshly chopped spinach leaves and seaweed and you’ve got a fulfilling meal in one bowl!

Try my Sweet Potato Soup with Miso Corn recipe.