Sweet Potato Soup with Apples (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons butter.
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2 cups diced onions or shallots.
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2½ pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and chunked.
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2 large apples (about 1¼ pounds).
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6 cups vegetable broth.
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¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
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1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more for serving.
# Instructions:
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Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Cook onions 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Add sweet potato and apple chunks. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add 2 cups broth to deglaze, then remaining broth, spices, and salt. Bring to simmer and cook 7-10 minutes until potatoes tender.
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Turn off heat and carefully puree with immersion blender until smooth.
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Adjust flavor with lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt. Serve hot with optional maple drizzle.
# Notes:
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Makes 9-10 cups of soup.
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Can use olive oil for vegan version.
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Keeps 3 days in fridge or 3 months frozen.