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Sweet Potato Soup
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>This rich and thick soup is a great way to use the locally grown sweet potatoes available at Market2Go. Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.tasteofhome.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup
Chopped celery
1/2 cup
Chopped onion
1 tablespoon
Oil
3
Peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
3 cups
Chicken or vegetable broth
1
Bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon
Dried basil (store bought or homemade)
1/4 teaspoon
Salt
Step by Step Instructions
- Saute the celery and onions in a Dutch oven in the oil until they are tender. Then add all of the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaf and allow the soup to cool slightly.
- Blend the soup in a blender (in batches if necessary) until it is smooth. Return the soup to the pot and reheat it before serving.