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 Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 40

Ingredients Amount 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