Creamy Sweet Potato Soup With Croutons Recipe

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Recipe Ingredients

1 Large Sweet Onion, Peeled & Chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, Peeled & Chopped
2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
2 Pounds Sweet Potatoes, Peeled & Diced
4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Salt & Pepper To Taste
1 Cup Whole Milk
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
Garnish:
2 Cups Diced Multi grain Bread (Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces)
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
Cracked Black Pepper

Recipe Method

In a heavy stock pot, heat the olive oil and then cook the onions over medium heat until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook another couple of minutes until fragrant.
Add the potatoes, chicken broth, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, chili powder and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a low boil and cook until the potatoes are very soft, about 25 minutes.
Use an immersion blender and blend the soup until very smooth.
Add the milk and cream and heat to a simmer.
Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Keep the soup warm while you prepare the garnish.
Add the croutons and cracked black pepper, and carefully stir and cook the croutons until they are crisp and golden brown.
Serve the soup in individual bowl.