Manley and I have pretty much changed the way we plan our meals. Lately we have been going to the farmer's market once a week, buying whatever is available, and then going home and planning our meals for the week. I can't even explain what a great experience it has been...I'm a perfectionist with food, so planning meals can be extremely stressful for me. This way, we let nature dictate what we're eating...the way it should be. And the benefits of being more closely connected to your food source...just endless.
So we are eating a lot of sweet potatoes lately! And this soup is unbeleivable and simple so I wanted to share!
Cook 5-6 large sweet potatoes. Scoop sweet potato meat of each potato and place in food processor. Turn into puree; add a few cups chicken stock and plain yogurt to mixture. (You can really play around with it...depending on how thin/creamy you want your soup.)
Saute one chopped onion in a few tablespoons butter until clear. Add sweet potato mix and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Stir in a shot glass of sherry and a teaspoon of nutmeg and simmer for another 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if desired (you really don't need to...the flavor is so intense) and serve warm!
Have a great weekend everyone!
That looks so pretty and simple!
Posted by: rachel | October 12, 2007 at 07:58 AM
oooh that sounds so good. I am trying to eat more seasonally (failing right now, but trying!) and buy more fresh food instead of going to easy things like canned soup or frozen dinners (succeeding on that one!). Really ought to make a farmer's market part of my life.
Posted by: CJ | October 12, 2007 at 09:48 AM
A delicious recipe. I love microwaving a sweet potato, slicing it when finished, topping with a bit of butter and a sprinkle of sugar...goes great with garlic-rubbed ribeye. The tany-sweet combination is oh so good....and you can add a cosmopolitan to that, too. :)
Alexandra
Posted by: Alexandra | October 12, 2007 at 10:52 AM
A delicious recipe. I love microwaving a sweet potato, slicing it when finished, topping with a bit of butter and a sprinkle of sugar...goes great with garlic-rubbed ribeye. The tany-sweet combination is oh so good....and you can add a cosmopolitan to that, too. :)
Alexandra
Posted by: Alexandra | October 12, 2007 at 10:52 AM
That looks delicious. You have a great blog!!
Posted by: Cedar | October 14, 2007 at 06:48 PM
Hey girl, it's good to see you back. I wish I could cook!
Posted by: Samantha Caffee | October 16, 2007 at 06:18 AM
This looks delicious. And I love your thoughts on eating what is in season. It is such a foreign concept to most people but it makes perfect sense at the same time.
Posted by: Kimberly Ann | October 17, 2007 at 09:30 AM
This looks delicious. And I love your thoughts on eating what is in season. It is such a foreign concept to most people but it makes perfect sense at the same time.
Posted by: Kimberly Ann | October 17, 2007 at 09:30 AM
i have this very same oilcloth sitting in my sewing basket for reversible placemats! great minds...
Posted by: Sarah | October 24, 2007 at 01:52 PM