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Creamy Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew (Vegan)

Creamy vegan Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew with white beans and spinach is a belly-warming plant-based meal. This delicious, comforting soup is packed with nutrients and super easy to make!

Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew with white beans and spinach. An easy, filling meatless soup recipe

I originally posted this recipe back in February of 2014, when my photography skills were shaky at best, and I wrote about everything but the actual recipe at hand.

Inspired by this Sweet Potato Quinoa Stew with White Beans and Spinach from Dishing up the Dirt, I made a few changes, but let me just tell you…this stew is GOLD.

When I first tried it, I was very pleasantly surprised by how cozy it was, and I continued making it over and over throughout the rest of winter (addictive personality alert).

Vegan Sweet Potato Quinoa Stew with white beans and spinach. An easy dairy-free gluten-free soup recipe that is loaded with nutrients.

One of my good friend’s mothers has made this recipe countless times over the years, and everyone who has tried it sings rave reviews.

Because this creamy dreamy stew is just so comforting and nutritious, I knew I needed to re-make and re-photograph it and bring the recipe forward again for all of us to enjoy.

This plant-based soup is so luxurious with coconut milk, and is packed with nutrients on account of the veggies and quinoa. It comes together quickly (less than 40 minutes!), and requires very little effort to make. 

The perfect soup to keep you feeling full and satisfied on any cold day or evening! 

Plus, it’s vegan and gluten-free!

Vegan Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew with creamy coconut milk broth, spinach, white beans, and onion. A flavorful, healthy soup recipe

Ingredients for Sweet Potato & Quinoa Stew:

Onion & Garlic

Sweet Potato

White Beans

Quinoa

Vegetable Broth

Coconut Milk

Spinach

Sea salt

This combination of goodies results in a light yet filling meal, loaded with yummy texture and flavor.

I like squeezing a bit of fresh lime juice into my bowl for a little acidity, but the flavor is absolute perfection as is.

If you prefer rice over quinoa, feel free to swap it out! Wild rice is lovely in this soup.

Do note that this soup thickens up after it sits for a few hours, as the quinoa continues to absorb liquid. In this sense, I like it even more the day after I make it.

Amazing for meal prep, this easy stew is great to make ahead of time and can easily be doubled to tripled to feed more people (the recipe as written yields 4 generous servings or 6 smaller servings).

Vegan Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew - a creamy dairy-free soup recipe with spinach, onion, and white beans. A flavorful nutritious recipe

How to Make Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew:

Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot (I use my Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and quinoa and sauté for another 3 minutes.

Add the chopped sweet potato, white beans, vegetables broth, and sea salt and bring the soup to a full boil.

Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato and quinoa is cooked through.

Stir in the coconut milk and spinach and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.

Taste the stew for flavor and add more sea salt to taste.

Serve stew in large bowls and enjoy! If you’d like, squeeze some fresh lime juice into the soup for a little acidity.

Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew with white beans and spinach. A healthy vegetarian gluten-free soup recipe.

I hope you enjoy this timeless recipe as much as I do! 

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Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew with white beans and spinach. An easy, filling meatless soup recipe

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew is a creamy, comforting, nutritious soup recipe!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
4 to 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa**
  • 1 large sweet potato, diced
  • 1 quart low-sodium vegetable stock***
  • 1 15-ounce can white beans*
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1 14-ounce can full fat coconut milk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot (I use my Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and quinoa and sauté for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped sweet potato, white beans, vegetables broth, and sea salt and bring the soup to a full boil.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato and quinoa is cooked through.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and spinach and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
  • Taste the stew for flavor and add more sea salt to taste.
  • Serve stew in large bowls and enjoy! If you'd like, squeeze fresh lemon juice into your bowl of soup for a citrusy counterbalance to the otherwise sweet and creamy soup.
  • Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Note that the soup will thicken as it sits in the refrigerator.

Notes

*Use any beans you like! Garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, pinto beans and black beans are all great!
**Replace the quinoa with rice if you prefer it. Wild rice is amazing in this soup!
***If you aren't vegan or vegetarian, feel free to use chicken broth!

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6 - Calories: 309kcal - Carbohydrates: 29g - Protein: 10g - Fat: 15g - Fiber: 7g - Sugar: 4g
Course: Soups, Stews, & Chilies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, healthy soup recipe, sweet potato and quinoa stew, vegan, vegetarian, white beans
Servings: 4 to 6 Servings
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Julia
If you make this vegan soup recipe, feel free to snap a photo and share it on Instagram, tagging me at @The.Roasted.Root!

Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew with white beans and spinach. A healthy vegetarian gluten-free soup recipe.

 

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Mariae

Friday 28th of October 2022

Omigod, just made this soup and it's friggin' amazing! Thanks so much, love it!

Julia

Monday 31st of October 2022

This makes my day! I'm so happy to hear it! Thanks so much for the sweet note! :) xoxo

Cindy

Tuesday 18th of January 2022

I am allergic to anything coconut! Could I substitute heavy cream or cashew milk for the full fat coconut milk?

Cindy

Friday 21st of January 2022

@Julia, Thank you for your response! It is going to be very cold where I live over the weekend so I am looking forward to making this!

Julia

Thursday 20th of January 2022

Hi Cindy!

Yes, absolutely! Heavy cream or half & half will work as a replacement. Hope you enjoy! xo

Janie

Monday 10th of March 2014

Full fat coconut milk?? Unsweetened?? Hope this doesn't sound stupid.... Learning :-)

Julia

Monday 10th of March 2014

Hi Janie, You can get full-fat canned coconut milk in the ethnic section of your grocery store. I typically buy Thai brand, which comes in a red can. It's not sweetened, just straight coconut milk :) Hope you try the recipe, it's lovely!!

Katie @ Produce on Parade

Monday 24th of February 2014

Yum, this soup looks soooo good! I love sweet potato and quinoa :)

Tieghan

Thursday 20th of February 2014

Well, it is snowing....again. This is a NEED! Thinking tomorrow!

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