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Title: Sweet Potato & Crab Soup
Categories: Potatoes, Seafood, Vegetables, Dairy, Herbs
Yield: 8 servings

4 tb Butter, divided
2 md Leeks; white portion only,
- fine chopped
3 cl Garlic; minced
4 c Diced, peeled, sweet
- potatoes
1 ts Salt, divided
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
5 c Vegetable stock
2 c Heavy whipping cream
4 ts Fresh thyme leaves; divided
12 oz Lump crabmeat; drained
Croutons; opt

In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium
heat; saute leeks and garlic until leeks are tender, 4-6
minutes.

Stir in sweet potatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon,
cayenne and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.

Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly
and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan.
Stir in cream and 2 teaspoons thyme; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt remaining 2
tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add crab and the
remaining salt and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring
gently to combine. Top servings with crab mixture and,
if desired, croutons.

Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Makes: 8 servings (2 quarts)

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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