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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 1  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                5 cups water  |  
                                                2 large carrots  |  
                                                2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)  |  
                                                1/2-1 jalapeno pepper  |  
                                                1 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1 teaspoon black pepper  |  
                                                sour cream (optional)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Put 5 cups of water in a large pot over high heat. 2. Cover and bring to a boil. 3. While the water heats, peel the carrots and chop them into 1-inch cubes. 4. Add them to the water. 5. Repeat with the sweet potatoes. 6. Stem the jalapeno pepper; remove seeds and mince. 7. Add to the pot along with salt and pepper. 8. When the water comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer 30 minutes. The potatoes should be soft. 9. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes to a blender and blend until smooth, adding the cooking liquid as you blend. 10. Reheat the soup.                              | 
                         
                         
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