Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Soup by Kelly Sansom 2009

2 TBS butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (2 white/2 red – yams)
4 c. chicken stock
½ c. plus 2 TBS honey
½ c. sour cream
¼ tsp chipotles or ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste


In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Raise heat to high and add sweet potatoes and stock and bring to a full boil. Lower heat to medium and simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add honey, sour cream and spices. Puree in a blender or food processor. Garnish with crumbled tortilla chips (blue chips add a nice bit of color). Serve and ENJOY!!!