Sweet Potato Soup
A comforting and indulgent sweet potato soup, infused with the flavors of Syrian cuisine.
Ingredients
- β2 large sweet potatoes
- β1 medium onion
- β3 cloves garlic
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β4 cups chicken broth
- β1 cup heavy creamoptional
- β1 teaspoon salt
- β1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- β1/4 teaspoon paprika
- β1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork a few times and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- 3
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the chicken broth, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 6
Peel the baked sweet potatoes and add them to the pot. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- 7
If desired, add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.