sweet potato soup

AshleyAshley

ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium leek
  • 3 peeled and chopped sweet potatoes (about 8-oz. each.)
  • 3 peeled and chopped carrots
  • 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (or equivalent amount your homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup cream(1/2 n 1/2)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • crouton to serve

directions

  • 1

    Combine oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and leeks; cook, stirring frequently, until they release their flavors, about 5 minutes; add sweet potatoes, carrots, broth, cumin and cinnamon,nutmeg heat to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

  • 2

    Puree until smooth in a blender or food processor; return soup to saucepan.

  • 3

    Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste; garnish with croutons.

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