SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO SOUP

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I love that I can top this creamy soup with anything my heart desires, which means I can eat it several days in a row without ever having to have it the same way twice. You can substitute fresh onions and celery in this recipe if you prefer, but using the dried version makes it easy to throw together on a weekday morning. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Optional: Sour cream and pepitas

Steps:

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except sour cream and pepitas. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, top servings with sour cream and pepitas. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.