Sweet Potato Soup with Ginger, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper

Info

  • Course:

    Appetizer

  • Total Time:

    Under 1 Hour

  • Skill Level:

    Easy

  • Cost:

    Inexpensive

Top Chef, Season 6, Episode 3, Quickfire Challenge

Yield

10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 1 quart water
  • Dash of ground cayenne
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a stock pot and cook until potatoes are tender.

2. Transfer contents to blender and liquefy until soup consistency.

3. Strain through chinois and adjust seasoning.

To Serve:

1. Pour soup into a bowl.

© 2011 Jesse Sandlin