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Sweet Potato Soup w/Nutmeg and Syrup




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Serves 8
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 1 cup chopped celery
  
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
  
• 2 Tbs butter
  
• 1-1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  
• 4 cups chicken broth
  
• 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
  
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  
• 1-1 1/2 cups half and half
  
• 2 Tbs maple syrup
  






Instructions



1. In a 4 qt Dutch oven cook onion, celery, green onion, and garlic in hot butter until onion is tender, but not brown.
   
2. Add sweet potato, broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Remove cinnamon and discard.
   
3. Transfer mixture, about 1/3 at a time, to blender container or bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Return all soup to the Dutch oven. Stir in half and half and maple syrup; heat through.