Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup

• porciones: 8
• tiempo total: 5hrs

Ingredientes

•3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (about 8 cups)

•2 Tbsp butter

•1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

•1 tsp dried minced onion

•1 tsp dried celery flakes, optional

•1/2 tsp salt

•1/2 tsp pepper

•1/4 tsp dried thyme

•1/8 tsp ground chipotle pepper

•6 Cups reduced sodium chicken broth

•Sour cream and pepitas, optional

Instrucciones

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except sour cream and pepitas. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours.

Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, top servings with sour cream and pepitas. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).