A rich and creamy vegan sweet potato apple soup with a secret ingredient. Black tea! And lots of paprika to give it the extra depth of flavor. Gluten-Free.

2 1/2 - 3 cups vegetable broth

3 cups cubed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium sweet potatoes)

1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1 green apple, cubed (no need to peel)

1 medium onion, cubed

1/4 cup very strong black tea

1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika

1/4 teaspoon smoked hot paprika

1/2-1 teaspoon salt

zest of 1 lime

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a bowl toss sweet potatoes and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
In a single layer place sweet potatoes on baking sheet and bake until soft and just starting to brown (around 30 minutes).
In a large pot heat remaining olive oil over medium heat and add onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes, add sweet potatoes and cook for 2 more min