Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup
Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup blends tender root vegetables into a velvet-smooth bowl with gentle thyme notes and a natural, mellow sweetness. It’s soothing and balanced, with just enough richness from milk to round out the flavors—perfect for a cozy lunch or as an elegant starter on a cool evening.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the parsnips, Japanese sweet potato, carrots, and onion in a saucepan. Add just enough water to cover. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in the bouillon base and thyme. Lower the heat and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Take the pan off the heat. Blend with an immersion blender until completely smooth with no chunks. Pour in the milk and blend to combine. Add more milk or water, if needed, to reach your preferred consistency. Return to the heat to warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Calories 109.44 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 2.84 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 22.83 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.11 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.65 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 410.48 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 5.82 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 12.44 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 65.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 222.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 419.98 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 8.12 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup is a Japanese soup recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chicken Bouillon, Ground Thyme, and Onion. Each serving provides about 109.44 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup?
- It is a Japanese soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chicken Bouillon, Ground Thyme, Onion, Parsnip. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 109.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup healthy?
- Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 109.44 calories and 2.84 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 410.48 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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