Cream of Sweet Potato Soup
Meadow Marsh
Bed and Breakfast
Orlando, Florida
1 very small onion, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 shallots, minced
2 Tablespoons butter
1-1/2 Tablespoons flour
4 Tablespoons sherry
2 cups freshly prepared, seasoned chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
One 29-ounce can sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1-1/2 Tablespoons salt
pepper to taste
almonds and whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Saute finely chopped onion, celery, and shallot in butter until soft. Blend in flour
and chicken stock, stirring constantly. When mixture is smooth, remove from heat and
put in blender or food processor. Add sweet potatoes and cream and blend thoroughly.
Return mixture to low heat, stir in sherry, pumpkin spice, salt, and pepper. Garnish
with almonds sprinkled over a dab of whipped cream.
Serves: 8
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