Christina's Sometimes-You-Feel-Like-a-Nut-Sometimes-You-Don't Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Christina's Sometimes-You-Feel-Like-a-Nut-Sometimes-You-Don't Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise and cut across into 1/4-inch slices; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 coconut-almond candy bars (recommended: Almond Joy); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup sherry; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Can of whipped cream (recommended: Reddi-whip), for garnish

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise and cut across into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 coconut-almond candy bars (recommended: Almond Joy)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sherry
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Can of whipped cream (recommended: Reddi-whip), for garnish

1
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the potatoes and stir in the broth.
4
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until potatoes are very soft, about 45 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, finely chop 1/2 of the candy bar.
6
Freeze the remaining half and just before serving shave with a vegetable peeler or large grater to garnish the soup.
7
Puree the potato/broth mixture in a blender, then add in the chopped candy and continue to blend.
8
Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan.
9
Add in the cream, milk, sherry, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
10
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
11
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with canned whipped cream and shaved candy.
12
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise and cut across into 1/4-inch slices, 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Christina's Sometimes-You-Feel-Like-a-Nut-Sometimes-You-Don't Sweet Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christina's Sometimes-You-Feel-Like-a-Nut-Sometimes-You-Don't Sweet Potato Soup

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