NORTH CAROLINA SWEET POTATO ROSEMARY SOU
Source of Recipe
North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
List of Ingredients
1 T. olive oil
1 large onion
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 c. chicken or vegetable stock
1 T. fresh chopped rosemary
1 T. fresh thyme leaves
2 large Granny Smith apples
1/2 c. heavy cream
Salt and white pepper Recipe
In a large soup pot heat oil and saute onion 5 minutes or until softened. Peel and dice sweet potatoes and carrots and add to pot with garlic. Cook 2 minutes more. Stir in stock and fresh herbs. Peel, core and dice apples; add to soup and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender. Puree in the bowl or food processor in batches. Stir in cream; heat until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 6-8 servings.