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Sweet Potato Soup with Feta and Za'atar Oil
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Margerelli
December 13, 2022
We thought this was delicious, but with a few tweaks. I used the 2 lb. tub of precut sweet potatoes in the produce section at Trader Joe's and it was a perfect amount. I added 2 carrots instead of one, 2 large cloves of minced garlic, and a little Ras el Hanout. After it was blended, I added salt and pepper, but thought it could still use a little more depth of flavor and added some Better Than Bouillon for a boost. That flipped the trick! The oil and feta are a really nice touch. I think next time I make this, I'll swap the liquids and do 4 cups of stock and 2 cups of water instead. It's definitely an easy and tasty recipe, you just may have to adjust the seasoning to your own liking.
Anna F.
November 21, 2022
Don't sleep on this soup! Deceivingly simple, but this za'atar oil is a real hero. Amazing pre-thanksgiving food. Cozy, easy, tastes good.
Anna F.
November 21, 2022
BTW, left out the onion and leek due to dietary restriction. Threw in celery to add something to the pan to start. Still good.
rjkrath
January 16, 2021
Very tasty! When tasted by itself, the soup is nothing to write home about but with the feta and za'atar oil, it's delicious. I added pearl couscous for a bit of extra texture.
Erin H.
November 28, 2017
Being as my grocery store only had giant sweet potatoes, I used about 4.5 pounds worth and the ratio was perfect (I also added an extra carrot.) I wanted a little more flavor, so I added some garam Masala, paprika and a little mixed seasoning from a spice shop. Incredibly hearty and delicious!
Helen80
February 9, 2017
I love this comforting soup. I got zaatar from a farmer market and their website is www.eatzaatar.com. it taste fantastic with this recipe. thanks for sharing!
Hannah M.
June 13, 2014
This is great - like, really great. I've made it a few times now, and I make some mall changes:
1. I add 2 cloves of garlic. I'm incorrigible like that - I'll add garlic to most things.
2. I'm huuuuuuge on spices, so I added some. I understand that not everyone is, but for those who are looking to add a little bit to the flavour profile (not that it needs it), The spices I use (in order of most to least) are: garam masala, ground coriander, cumin, caraway and smoked paprika
DELICIOUS. Thank you for the soup.
1. I add 2 cloves of garlic. I'm incorrigible like that - I'll add garlic to most things.
2. I'm huuuuuuge on spices, so I added some. I understand that not everyone is, but for those who are looking to add a little bit to the flavour profile (not that it needs it), The spices I use (in order of most to least) are: garam masala, ground coriander, cumin, caraway and smoked paprika
DELICIOUS. Thank you for the soup.
Richard
January 17, 2014
I enjoyed this soup a lot. Didn't have a leek at hand so I added extra onion and really caramelized it for all the flavor it could offer.
Jojo
January 14, 2014
Excellent recipe. I used 5 cups of water rather than 6 to achieve a thick consistency, but not too thick.
cookinalong
January 12, 2014
Za'atar oil is not listed as an ingredient. How much is needed and where can it be bought? Same source as za'atar?
Jojo
January 14, 2014
She means that you infuse 1/4 cup olive oil with 2 tablespoons of za'atar and let sit for an hour, then you have za'atar oil!
Julie B.
October 23, 2013
I love this site! Since this soup sounded fabulous I ran out and bought everything and made it. Much to my surprise, it was simply like too thick sweet potatoes that were pureed. Being an experienced chef, I tried doctoring this up and ended up throwing the entire pot away. Sad.
dona
December 18, 2021
@julie B.
quite surprising that an experienced chef could not make this work and had to throw it away?!! thin it, add more bloomed spices, .wait- even with the feta and zaatar oil it was inedible?
sad
quite surprising that an experienced chef could not make this work and had to throw it away?!! thin it, add more bloomed spices, .wait- even with the feta and zaatar oil it was inedible?
sad
vivavo
May 20, 2013
This soup is to die for. I ate it for a week straight for lunch. The za'atar oil is my new favorite thing to put on everything. Thanks for the recipe!
http://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2013/05/13/sweet-potato-soup-with-zaatar-oil-and-feta/
http://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2013/05/13/sweet-potato-soup-with-zaatar-oil-and-feta/
smwest
January 25, 2013
This is SO good...I made it with butternut squash. I went to a Mediterranean store and bought sumac and then made my own zaatar. I may burst ;)
I A.
October 22, 2012
me thinks that if you rave about this ingredient- zaatar- then you should mention its whereabouts! And the recipe includes 2 tablespoonfuls of zaatar yet there is discussion about zaatar oil? Are these two items meant to be the same thing?
thomas C.
July 2, 2013
totally agree, there is no such thing as a Middle East grocery story where I live. None. Nada.
samnotlinda
October 4, 2012
This is delicious. The only change I made was to leave a few sweet potato chunks in the soup. Next time I will make twice as much zaatar oil (yuuumm).
chantalemarie
October 3, 2012
Za'atar, oil where have you been my whole life?
I love Za'atar anyway, but this is a revelation. Made a leek and porcini ragu this week an d add a bit to the top, really great. Then had a ho-hum cauliflower soup, but zing-- za'atar oil, and it's a new soup. Can't wait to try it with this gorgeous Kuri squash that has this soup's name written all over it. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love Za'atar anyway, but this is a revelation. Made a leek and porcini ragu this week an d add a bit to the top, really great. Then had a ho-hum cauliflower soup, but zing-- za'atar oil, and it's a new soup. Can't wait to try it with this gorgeous Kuri squash that has this soup's name written all over it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Shalala
September 29, 2012
This is the epitome of a dish that is super simple and straightforward to make, but exudes such thought and elegance that it seems like it should have taken hours to make. My husband is not a fan of feta, and he absolutely loved it in this dish. It is a really smart, crowd-pleasing dish and we loved it.
LDeuben
September 7, 2012
So, so good! This one has become a regular at our table. The potato soup base recipe is good on it's own but then when you add the zaatar and feta - it is totally over the top delicious!
epicureanodyssey
November 21, 2010
Wow, this is right down my alley!! It's going to my women's poker group tomorrow night.
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