Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (chopped)
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced + 2 tablespoons sauce)
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Cilantro (or thyme sprig - optional, for garnish)
  • Cream (optional, for garnish)

Instruction

  • In a large pot, heat the oil on medium then add in the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Add in the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, and sweet potato. Stir until fragrant (10 to 15 seconds).
  • Add in the chicken stock and cover. Lower the heat to low and let the soup simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sweet potato softens.
  • Pour soup into a blender (or use a hand blender) and purée until smooth.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro or cream.