SWEET POTATO SOUP

Ingredients:

  • 1 shallot, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 c. sweet potatoes

  • 2 TBSP brown sugar

  • 1 TBSP candied ginger or ½ TSP dried ginger

  • ¼ TSP ground cinnamon

  • ¼ TSP ground nutmeg

  • 1 TBSP salt

  • 1 quart water or stock

  • 1 c. milk

  • Toppings: bacon, more candied ginger, toasted and chopped almonds, etc.

 
Directions:

  1. Heat 1 TBSP oil or bacon drippings (!) in large pot. Add shallots and sautee until translucent. Add garlic and sweet potatoes and let soften for 5 minutes.

  2. Add brown sugar, salt and spices and cook until slightly fragrant. Add water or stock and bring to a boil.

  3. Once boiling, drop the temperature until just simmering. Let simmer for 30 minutes until sweet potatoes are very soft.

  4. Puree soup with immersion stick blender or in a blender until smooth.

  5. Add milk and bring just to a boil. Taste for salt or other spices still needed. I found this soup needs more salt than I expected. Top in bowls with extra toppings.

  6. Enjoy with brown rice or a side salad to make it a meal!

Sweet PotatoesBethanee WrightComment