Jamaican Sweet Potato Soup

Nutrition
Calories: 380 kcalCarbohydrates: 54 gProtein: 17 gFat: 22 gSaturated Fat: 12 gCholesterol: 28 mgSodium: 830 mgFiber: 11 gSugar: 17 gVitamin A: 7.7 IUCalcium: 94 mgIron: 10 mg
Ingredients
- 3 whole sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup diced onion
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup raisins for garnish
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes, onion, and stock in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender. Add the curry powder and allspice and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the cream. Purée in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add more stock if the soup seems too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into individual bowls and garnish with the raisins and toasted almonds.