• Arts
• Business
• Computers
• Games
• Health
• Home
• Kids and Teens
• News
• Recreation
• Reference
• Regional
• Science
• Shopping
• Society
• Sports

Garlic and Sweet Potato Soup

RecipeSource: Garlic And Sweet Potato Soup RecipeSource is the new home of SOAR: The Searchable Online Archive of Recipes and your source for recipes on the Internet. * Exported from MasterCook * Garlic And Sweet Potato Soup Recipe By : Cooking Live Show #CL8872 Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cooking Live Import Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 medium leeks -- trimmed and -- coarsely chopped 1 large head garlic -- cloves separated -- and peeled 3 pounds sweet potatoes -- peeled and cut -- into 1-inch chunks 8 cups chicken stock or water -- (up to 10) salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives In a large heavy pot heat 3 tablespoons oil and saute the leeks until tender, a bout 5 to 8 minutes. Reserve 3 large cloves of the garlic. Add the remaining ga rlic and sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Add enough chicken stoc k or water to barely cover the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Bring t o a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender about 20 to 30 minutes. Cut the reserved 3 cloves of garlic into very thin slices. In a small skillet h eat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and cook the sliced garlic until golden. Tr ansfer garlic chips to paper towels to drain. In a blender puree the soup, in batches, until smooth and transfer to another p ot. Taste soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Return soup to a simmer. Ladl e soup into serving bowls and garnish with garlic chips, crumbled feta cheese a nd chives. Yield: 6 servings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Contact Information