Creamy Sweet Potato Ginger Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Sweet Potato Ginger Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1.5 pounds peeled raw sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 large onion, cut into large dice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 pinch sugar; 3 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced; 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can; 1.5 cups half-and-half (or whole milk); Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; Garnish: chopped honey-roasted peanuts

This pureed vegetable soup makes an impressive, easy, and affordable starter for an elegant dinner. Enjoy it as a light meal with a fresh salad and crusty bread.

Yield6 to 7 cups, 8

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Instructions

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In a large, deep saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add sweet potatoes and onion; saute, stirring infrequently at first, then more often, until the vegetables begin to turn golden brown, approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
Lower the heat to low and add butter, sugar, and garlic. Continue cooking until all the vegetables develop a rich, spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes more.
Incorporate ginger, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until the mixture becomes fragrant, around 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree until the soup is very smooth, which should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, make sure to vent it by either removing the lid's pop-out center or lifting one edge of the lid. Cover the blender with a kitchen towel. To clean the blender, add a little half-and-half, blend briefly, and then add it to the soup.)
Return the soup to the pan (or a soup pot) and add enough half-and-half until the mixture reaches a soup-like consistency that's thick enough to hold the garnish. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 194 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Sodium Content: 91 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 38 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g