Sweet Potato and Brandy Soup

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A fantastic soup for a chilly fall evening. The scent of brandy and allspice will permeate throughout your home. You can puree the soup if you like, although I prefer to leave it chunky.

2
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes

  • ½ cup chopped Vidalia onion

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons white wine

  • ¼ cup red wine

  • 1 tablespoon brandy

  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ tablespoon allspice

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel, and mash. Set aside.

  2. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, cook and stir onions in olive oil until translucent. Add white wine, red wine, and brandy, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add mashed sweet potatoes, stirring to incorporate. Dissolve bouillon cubes in water and add to the soup with the allspice. Simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

381 Calories
4g Fat
74g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 381
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1286mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 68mg 76%
Calcium 149mg 11%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 1693mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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