Ease of Preparation: Easy
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Directions for: Spicy Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Tortillas
Ingredients
Spicy Sweet Potato Soupcup olive oil
3 onions, peeled and chopped
4 cup chicken stock
2 large sweet potatoes, washed and grated
1 chipotle pepper, in adobe sauce
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt
The Garnish1 small bunch cilantro, minced
cup sour cream
Salt and pepper
1 flour tortilla
Directions
Spicy Sweet Potato Soup1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat and add oil and onions. Saut until golden brown.
3. Add the stock and grated sweet potatoes and stir.
4. Bring to a simmer and add chipotle pepper, cinnamon and salt.
5. Continue to simmer until potatoes have softened.
6. Puree in a blender, or with an immersion blender.
7. Adjust seasoning and, if necessary, adjust the thickness by adding a cup or so of water.
The Garnish1. Stir cilantro into sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
2. Roll tortilla into a cigar shape and slice thinly.
3. Place on a baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes.
4. Top each bowl of soup with a dollop of sour cream and a handful of the tortilla chips.
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