
Sweet potato soup
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. This thick, velvety soup with its sweet-spicy flavor pairs well with sour cream and corn tortillas. You can make a vegetarian version of this soup by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

1. Slice the onion and chipotle chili. Mince the garlic.
- 2
Step 2

2. Peel the sweet potato and cut into 1 cm cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- 3
Step 3

3. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the edges of the onion begin to darken, about 7 minutes.
- 4
Step 4

4. Add cumin and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Step 5

5. Add sweet potato, chipotle chili, and chicken broth. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer, partially covered, until the sweet potato is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 6
Step 6

6. Let the soup cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Step 7

7. Season with salt and pepper and serve with sour cream and corn tortillas.