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Roasting brings out the sweetness in the potatoes and carrots, enhancing the flavor of this thick puree. Each special garnish gives the soup a different personality.
Yield: 4 servings
1 Tbs canola oil
1 1/4 lbs Beauregard, Garnet, or Jewel yam, cut in 2 inch pieces
1 large carrot, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 Fuji apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 pieces
1 Tbs unsalted butter or canola oil
1 shallot, chopped
3 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish with 1 Tbls per serving from among:
cranberries
sautéed sliced mushrooms
flaked hot smoked salmon
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rub the oil over the yam, carrot, and apple to coat them. Spread them in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, lift the peels off the sweet potato pieces.
Heat the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the shallot until soft, 5 minutes. Add the roasted vegetables, apple, and broth. When the liquid boils, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the carrot is soft, 20 minutes.
Puree the soup in a blender. Season it to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 deep soup bowls, garnish as preferred, and serve.
Garnish suggestions:
Cranberries: Homemade or canned chunky relish adds tangy contrast
Sautéed sliced mushrooms: Bring out the root vegetables' earthy flavor
Flaked hot smoked salmon: Also called kippered salmon, it adds richness
Nutrition Note: Nutrition Facts calculated using canola oil rather than unsalted butter.
Copyright © 2005 by Dana Jacobi
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