Sweet Potato Soup with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• Sweet Potato 25 oz
• Onion 1½ heads
• Leek 1 stalk
• Celery salt 2 stalks
• Garlic 1 clove
• Butter 2 spoons
• Cream 1½ glasses
• Chicken Broth 4 glasses
• Maple syrup 2 spoons
• Cinnamon 1 piece
• Ground Nutmeg ¼ spoons
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Place a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter in it. Add the chopped onion, and after 5 minutes, add the finely chopped celery stalks and leeks, cooking for another 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the pot, and after 2 minutes, add the diced sweet potato, pour in the chicken broth, toss in a cinnamon stick, and sprinkle with ground nutmeg.

Step 3

Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the cinnamon stick from the pot. Transfer the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot. Add the cream, maple syrup, season with salt and pepper to taste, stir well, and serve.