Curried Sweet Potato Soup by NP

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced onion
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 5 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 cups chopped, peeled sweet potato (or butternut squash)
• 6 cups water
• 4 cups granny smith apple (peeled)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

1. Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion & next 5 ingredients; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sweet pot., water, and apple; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender.
2. Place 1/2 of soup in a blender and process until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining soup. Return to pan; add salt and whipping cream (optional).
3. Serve with yummy crusty bread!
   

Makes 10 servings.