Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup with Queso Blanco

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tea. salt
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
• 3/4 tea. cumin
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, seeds removed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup queso blanco, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4 1/2 qt. pot over medium-high heat, combine oil, onion, garlic and sweet potatoes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add salt, lime juice, honey, cumin, chipotle pepper and 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook until very soft, 18-20 minutes.

Remove from heat. Add 1 cup broth and milk. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup.

Serve with cheese.

Makes 10 cups