Cream of Sweet Potato Soup

Deselect All

2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup diced yellow onion

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup peeled, diced carrot

1 1/2 teaspoons Roasted Garlic Puree, recipe follows

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Pinch of ground allspice

1 small bay leaf

4 cups chicken stock

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon light molasses

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Roasted Garlic Puree

1 cup peeled garlic cloves

1 cup extra virgin or regular olive oil