Southern Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter
1 (1 1/4-inch) cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tsp molasses
pinch of salt
pinch of ground nutmeg
garnishes: chopped dry-roasted peanuts , fresh thyme sprigs

Directions:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and celery, and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute.
Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Process sweet potato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Return mixture to Dutch oven; stir in 1 1/2 cups whipping cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Beat 1/4 cup whipping cream, molasses, pinch of salt, and nutmeg until soft peaks form. Serve with soup, and garnish, if desired.
* 1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half may be sustituted for 1 1/2 cups whipping cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1194.24 Kcal (5000 kJ)
Calories from fat	902.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	100.22g	154%
Cholesterol	294.16mg	98%
Sodium	2609.92mg	109%
Potassium	1749.07mg	37%
Total Carbs	61.05g	20%
Sugars	23.43g	94%
Dietary Fiber	9.41g	38%
Protein	14.78g	30%
Vitamin C	48.2mg	80%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	53%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	315.7mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.15 Kcal (474 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.5g	154%
Cholesterol	27.87mg	98%
Sodium	247.28mg	109%
Potassium	165.72mg	37%
Total Carbs	5.78g	20%
Sugars	2.22g	94%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	38%
Protein	1.4g	30%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	53%
Iron	0.2mg	14%
Calcium	29.9mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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