Sweet Potato Soup With Ginger, Leek and Apple

1. 1

   Heat the oil or butter in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the leek and cook, stirring, until it is tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the ginger and stir together until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the sweet potatoes, regular potato, apples and water and bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes to an hour, until all of the ingredients are thoroughly tender.

6. 6

   Using an immersion blender, puree the soup (or you can use a regular blender, working in batches and placing a kitchen towel over the top to avoid splashing) until very smooth.

7. 7

   Return to the pot, heat through and adjust salt.

8. 8

   Ladle into bowls, squeeze a little lime juice and sprinkle a little chili powder over each serving and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.