IRISH ROOT SOUP

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Saving this to try. From the local paper. This makes 6 dinner sized servings. Cook time includes roasting the potatoes.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced
2 leeks, sliced (white part only)
6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 lbs sweet potatoes, cut in half and oven-roasted (see note)
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups whipping cream
1 pinch salt
1 pinch white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add carrots, leeks, garlic and sweet potatoes and sauté until leeks are translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock and whipping cream.
  • Cover and simmer until carrots and potatoes are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree soup in blender and return to same saucepan.
  • Add salt, pepper and sugar and taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Stir soup over medium heat until heated through.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with whipped cream, if desired.
  • Note: Parboil potatoes, then oven-roast by placing potatoes on cookie sheet in 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.3, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 118.6, Sodium 492.8, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 21.2, Protein 10.1

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