Cream of Sweet Potato Soup (Crema Di Papata Dolci E Gabretti)

Cream of Sweet Potato Soup (Crema Di Papata Dolci E Gabretti)

Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 medium leek
• 3 peeled and chopped sweet potatoes (about 8-oz. each.)
• 3 peeled and chopped carrots
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (or equivalent amount your homemade)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• chopped fresh chives
• crouton

Directions

• 1 Combine oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and leeks; cook, stirring frequently, until they release their flavors, about 5 minutes; add sweet potatoes, carrots, broth, cumin and cinnamon; heat to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• 2 Puree until smooth in a blender or food processor; return soup to saucepan.
• 3 Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste; garnish with chives and croutons.