Midwest Sweet Potato Soup

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 6 servings

This is delicious dish that is pleasing and filling.

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons light miso
5 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped

directions

Heat oil over medium heat in a large stockpot, then saute the onin, carrots, and sweet potatoes for 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and salt;saute 1 minute more. Add the orange juice, orange zest, miso and broth; bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover. Cook vegetable until fork tender, then puree in batches in a blender. Return soup to pot and heat through. In a small bowl whisk together the wasabi paste and cream. To serve, ladle soup into 6 bowls then drizzle with the wasabi and sprinkle some green onion over each.

Source: Valerie Nehl