Curried Honey Sweet Potato Soup

Curried Honey Sweet Potato Soup

National Honey Board

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a soup pot. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add stock, potatoes and salt. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Puree mixture in batches, put soup back over low heat and add 5 Tablespoons of the honey, bell pepper, curry powder, pepper and ginger. Bring to a simmer, taste and adjust ... [read full recipe below]

YIELD: 8 CUPS

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon - olive oil
• 1 - onion, diced
• 4 medium-sized cloves - garlic, peeled
• 6 cups (48 oz.) - chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 lb. - sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 medium - russet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 teaspoons - salt
• 6 Tablespoons - Orange Blossom honey, divided
• 1 medium - red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 to 3 teaspoons - curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon - pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon - ground ginger
• 1/4 cup - chopped fresh cilantro, optional

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Directions

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a soup pot. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add stock, potatoes and salt. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Puree mixture in batches, put soup back over low heat and add 5 Tablespoons of the honey, bell pepper, curry powder, pepper and ginger. Bring to a simmer, taste and adjust seasonings. Microwave remaining 1 Tablespoon honey for 5 seconds on High. Serve soup drizzled with a little warm honey and sprinkled with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serves 4 to 6.