1 1/2 lbs peeled raw sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tbsps olive oil
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 pinch sugar
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tsps ground ginger
3 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
Garnish: sliced honey-roasted peanuts
3 c chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 1/2 c half-and-half (or whole milk)
Directions
Step #1
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
Step #2 Add sweet potatoes, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, stirring very little at first, then onion; saute, 7 to 8 mins.
Step #3 Reduce heat to low & add butter, sugar & garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 mins longer.
Step #4 Add ginger, nutmeg & cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 min longer.
Step #5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Step #6 Reduce heat to low & let simmer, until sweet potatoes are tender, partially covered, about 10 mins.
Step #7 Using an immersion mixer or traditional mixer, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 min.
Step #8 (If using a traditional mixer, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid.
Step #9 Drape the mixer canister with a kitchen towel.
Step #10 To 'clean' the canister, mix briefly, pour in a little half-and-half, then add to the soup.
Step #11 )
Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish.
Step #12 Taste, & add salt & pepper if needed.
Step #13 Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish & serve.
Step #14 .
Enjoy the
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