Harvest Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon canola oil3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed3 cups chicken or vegetable broth1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Discard bay leaf. Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through.