A wonderful sweet potato soup for chilly fall evenings that will have your home smelling of allspice and brandy. You may simply mash the sweet potatoes for a chunkier soup, or puree them until smooth and creamy.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tablespoon allspice
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
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.
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.