Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Soup

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I created this soup for my friend, sharon, who shares the love of sweet potatoes! Tiny bites of spicy andouiile sausage give it zip but can be served without.

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Steps

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In a large stock pot add chicken broth , sweet potatoes , apple , onion , celery , red pepper , and carrots and bring to a boil.

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Turn down the heat to a low simmer.

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Squeeze the cloves out of the roasted garlic and set aside.

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Simmer until everything is very soft , approximately one hour.

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Add garlic cloves.

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Use the immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend soup until smooth , return to pot.

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Add thyme sprigs and cream , stir well and slow simmer for 5 minutes until all is incorporated.

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Saute the andouille over med-high heat until crispy and add to the pot.

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Stir and serve.

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Ingredients

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chicken stock, sweet potatoes, apple, roasted garlic, onion, celery ribs, red pepper, carrot, fresh thyme, half-and-half cream, andouille sausage