Southern Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Southern Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter; 1 (1 1/4-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream*; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 2 teaspoons molasses; Pinch of salt; Pinch of ground nutmeg; Garnishes: chopped dry-roasted peanuts, fresh thyme sprigs

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 (1 1/4-inch) cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups whipping cream*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons molasses
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Garnishes: chopped dry-roasted peanuts, fresh thyme sprigs

1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and celery, and saute 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute.
2
Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Process sweet potato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth.
3
Return mixture to Dutch oven; stir in 1 1/2 cups whipping cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
4
Beat 1/4 cup whipping cream, molasses, pinch of salt, and nutmeg until soft peaks form. Serve with soup, and garnish, if desired.
5
* 1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half may be sustituted for 1 1/2 cups whipping cream.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 celery rib, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Sweet Potato Soup

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