SHERRIED SWEET POTATO SOUP

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I stir up a pot of my smooth, spiced sweet potato soup when I want something out of the ordinary for guests. Using an immersion blender will result in a creamier texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sherry
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or just until tender. Drain; set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, ginger, coriander, cinnamon and cardamom; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until flavors are blended., Add cream and sherry; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lime juice. Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.