CURRIED SWEET POTATO AND CARROT SOUP

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A piping hot and hearty soup is ready as you walk in the from work thanks to the slow cooker and minimal preparation the night before - I found this delicious recipe in our local newspaper -

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 7h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium sweet potatoes or 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch dice
2 cups baby carrots
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
candied ginger (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Pladce sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, curry powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon and ginger in a 5 litre slow cooker.
  • Add chicken broth. Stir well to combine. Cover; cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  • Purée soup 1 cup at a time in blender. Return soup to slow cooker (or use immersion blender).
  • Add maple syrup and cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes to reheat.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with strips of candied ginger, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 579.7, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3.9

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