Savory Sweet Potatoe Soup

Savory Sweet Potato Soup
INGREDIENTS FOR 6 SERVINGS:
1 C. Peeled and Shredded Russet Potatoes
4 Tbs. Butter
2 C. Finely Chopped Onions
1 C. Heavy Cream
6 C. Chicken Broth
2 tsp. Ground Cumin
5 C. Peeled and Cubed Dark Sweet Potatoes
1 tsp. Dried Parsley
5 C. Peeled and Cubed Russet Potatoes
¼ tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium –high heat. Stir in the onions
and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and sweet potatoes.
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes,
return the soup to simmering and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 15
minutes. Stir in the cream, cumin, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat,
stirring often, until heated through. Serve.

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
5 Tbs. Butter
6 Tbs. Flour
1/3 C. Diced Celery
½ C. Diced Carrots
1 Sm. Onion, Finely Chopped
¼ tsp. Poultry Seasoning
1 ¼ C. Half-and-Half
2 Tbs. White Wine
1 Lb. Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled
¼ tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
4 C. Chicken Broth
1 C. Water
¾ C. Wild Rice
2 C. Diced Cooked Chicken
Melt 1 Tbs. butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, and onion, sautéing until softened-about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, water, wild rice, and turkey. Bring to a boil; then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 4 Tbs. butter
In a saucepan over medium heat. Mix the flour and poultry seasoning together in a small bowl and then add to the butter; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the half-and-half and cook until slightly thickened – about 1 minute. Stir the sauce into the soup. Stir in the white wine, bacon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 more minutes and serve.


Note: You can use turkey instead of the chicken. This would be a perfect meal to make with thanksgiving leftovers.