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Recipes - Sweet Potato Leek Soup

Recipe Name

Sweet Potato Leek Soup

Submitted by

dbcarlson

Recipe Description

I tried this recipe in an effort to find a sweet potato recipe the family would like. It worked. I always serve this at Thanksgiving.

Quantity	8	Quantity Unit	cups	Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	10	Cook Time (minutes)	30	Ready In (minutes)	40

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



3	leek	Leeks - white & pale green parts, sliced
2	tablespoons	olive oil, extra virgin
1	large	Onion, chopped
4	cups, cubes	Yam or sweet potato, 1 1/2 pounds peeled and diced
4	cups	chicken broth, low sodium, and fat free
1/4	teaspoon	cayenne pepper

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Cut off and disczrd dark green leaves and roots from leeks. Cut each lengthwise, up to core. Rinse under running water, fanning leaves to remove any grit. Slice the leeks.
2	In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and leeks. cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until soft. Add sweet potatoes or yams and broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Cool slightly. Puree soup in a blender or food processor. Blend in pepper

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