SWEET POTATO & APPLE SOUP

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 3 Leeks -- thinly sliced
• 1 Large Carrot -- thinly sliced
• 2 Sweet Potato -- peeled and cubed
• 2 Large Tart Eating Apples -- peeled and cubed
• 5 Cups Water
• Freshly Grated Nutmeg
• 1 Cup Apple Juice
• 1 Cup Whipping or Light Cream
• Salt and Pepper
• Snipped Fresh Chives or Fresh Cilantro Leaves to Garnish

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the leeks, cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.

Add the carrot, sweet potatoes, apples, and water. Season lightly with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender.

Allow the soup to cool slightly, then transfer to a blender or food processor and pureee until smooth, working in batches if necessary. (If using a food processor, strain off the cooking liquid and Reserve. Puree the soup solids with enough cooking liquid to moisten them, then combine with the remaining liquid.)

Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and stir in the apple juice. Place over a low heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until heated through.

Stir in the cream and continuing simmering for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper and nutmeg, if necessary. Ladle the soup into warm bowls. Garnish with chives or cilantro and serve.