SO SIMPLY SWEET... POTATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

(Serves 2-4 depending how hungry you are... or if you want to share!)

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

3 cloves garlic, rough chopped

1 large Vidalia Onion, rough chopped

2 large Carrots, peeled and rough chopped

3-4 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and rough chopped

2 medium size Apples*

  *choose your favorite apples ( we love our Grannies and Galas), large chop one apple; peel and small dice the other apple of your eye and set aside

1 12 oz. bottle Samuel Smith Cider (our choice of cider, also Organic, but if you fancy another go for  it!)

1/2 cup water

salt

pepper

1Tsp. Cinnamon

1 Tsp. Ginger

1 Tsp. Nutmeg

¼ cup Brown sugar

1 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt (Vegan substitution of Silky Tofu)

Curried Pecans* (optional for those who like a lil more savory, a lil more heat,  and a lot more flavor and complexity!) Recipe follows!

PREPARATION:

~ Heat olive oil, garlic, and onions in a medium size saucepan and sweat until soft

~ Add carrots, sweet potato, apple (only the rough chopped apple)

~ Add the bottle of cider and enough water to cover the ingredients, place a lid on the pot and bring to a boil

~ Uncover and add seasonings and spices

~ Cook until carrots, sweet potato, and apple are tenderly soft

~ Remove from the heat and with an immersion blender, standard blender, or food processor blend the soup until smooth, adding the  sour cream, yogurt, or tofu for desired consistency

~ Add peeled and small diced apple

~ Taste and adjust seasonings as needed

~ Serve each bowl with a spoonful of curried nuts

~ Savour each delicious mouthful with a loved one or keep it to yourself and repeat!

*To Curry Yourself Some Pecans:

Preheat Oven to 350' degrees

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter, melted (Vegan substitution of Maple Syrup)

2 Tbsp curry powder (found in all grocery spice aisles at varying heat levels. WE like it hot. You know how you like it...)

1/2 cup pecans, chopped  (walnuts would also be a tasty option if you prefer)

~Toss all ingredients in a  mixing bowl

~Spread nuts on a baking sheet and place in oven for 10-15 minutes

~Remove nuts from oven and allow to slightly cool