Sweet Potato Soup

By tnunnery

Bobby Flay

Ingredients

• Optional:
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, coarsely cut
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
• 2 tbsp pureed canned chipotles
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt the butter and sweat the garlic and onions. Raise the heat to high and add the stock and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove from heat and add the honey, creme fraiche, chipotle, spices (if used) and salt and pepper to taste. Puree in a food processor until smooth.