Sweet Potato Chowder

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Green onions - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cheddar cheese - 1 cup, shredded
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
• Milk - 1 cup
• Vegetable broth - 4 cups
• Carrots - 2 medium, chopped
• Celery - 2 stalks, chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Sweet potatoes - 3 large, peeled and diced

Let's Get Started

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth until smooth.
5. Add the sweet potatoes and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
7. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
8. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the milk.
9. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Serve the chowder hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Soup
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 50g
• Protein: 8g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 10g