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Spicy Winter Sweet Potato Soup

Recipe Provided by Market Customer: Debra Turner

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 ½ cups water
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped *
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped *
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
Saute the onion and garlic in butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the onions are light brown. Stir in the spices and cook to release their flavors for about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth, peanut butter, water, and sour cream. Add sweet potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer until the vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and puree until smooth. Serve with a garnish of cilantro on top.

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