CREAM OF SWEET POTATO SOUP (CREMA DI PAPATA DOLCI E GABRETTI)

Cream of Sweet Potato Soup (Crema Di Papata Dolci E Gabretti) image

Provided by Hey Jude

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves
1 medium leek
3 peeled and chopped sweet potatoes (about 8-oz. each.)
3 peeled and chopped carrots
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (or equivalent amount your homemade)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
chopped fresh chives
crouton

Steps:

Combine oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and leeks; cook, stirring frequently, until they release their flavors, about 5 minutes; add sweet potatoes, carrots, broth, cumin and cinnamon; heat to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Puree until smooth in a blender or food processor; return soup to saucepan.
Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste; garnish with chives and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 698.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.9