Harvest Sweet Potato Soup

By ngaldi

I always double this recipe whenever I prepare it, since we love leftovers. This is the easiest soup I've ever made. Our 10-month-old daughter can really dig in, since this thick nutritious mixture clings to her spoon. We prefer it warm, but it can also be served chilled.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Discard bay leaf. Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through.