Sweet Potato Soup With Marooned Rice Recipes

CREAMY SWEET POTATO AND ROSEMARY SOUP

Steps:

• In an 8-quart stockpot, melt the butter and oil together over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, rosemary and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the rosemary stems. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and thick. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese and maple syrup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat until ready to serve.
• Cook's Note: The soup can also be pureed by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and ginger in large saucepan. Pour in chicken stock and water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.
• Puree potatoes and lime juice in a food processor, or with a hand blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and stir in milk or cream as desired; heat until warmed through.

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except sour cream and pepitas. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, top servings with sour cream and pepitas. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH MAROONED RICE

Steps:

• In a microwavable measuring cup or container, microwave 1 cup of chicken broth on high for 4 minutes or until it reaches a boil. Add 1/3 cup coconut and set aside to cool. (Omit this step if using canned coconut milk).
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the garlic and jalapeno and sauté for an additional minute.
• Add sweet potatoes, remaining 3 cups of chicken stock, salt and ginger. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes partially covered.
• Meanwhile, cook one cup of long-grain rice according to the package's directions.
• If using fresh cocolnut, strain the coconut and squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible and add the liquid to the soup. If using canned, add it now. Stir in sour cream and remove from heat.
• At this point you can puree the soup or just ladle it into a bowl with a mound of rice in the center.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO AND WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add oil, onion, pepper and garlic. Stir, cover with a lid that fits directly over the onions and sweat the onions until soft and transparent.
• Remove lid and continue to cook until onions start to turn brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large saucepan combine water, sweet potatoes, nutmeg, cayenne (if desired), and oats. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and cook on medium until sweet potatoes are very tender.
• Remove from heat and purée in a blender, two cups at a time, until mixture is smooth and creamy. Purée in miso. Return to saucepan.
• If soup is too thick, add more water. Stir in wild rice and heat gently for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes and onions in separate greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15 minutes, stirring once., Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup broth, soy sauce, maple syrup and garlic; drizzle over onions and toss to coat. Bake potatoes and onions 15-20 minutes longer or until tender., In a blender, cover and process potatoes and remaining broth in batches until smooth. Transfer mixture to a Dutch oven; add onion mixture and pepper. Heat through. Garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO AND ROSEMARY SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter and olive oil together in an 8-quart stockpot over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, chicken broth, and rosemary. Season with more salt and pepper.
• Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes.
• Turn off heat and remove rosemary stems. Using an immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth and thick. Whisk in mascarpone cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Keep soup warm over low heat until ready to serve.