Sweet Potato Cashew Soup

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This is an amazingly creamy and warm soup, especially great on dark evenings in fall or winter. Serve this with some warm crusty bread and a green salad or steamed broccoli.

Sweet Potato Cashew Soup

Prep Time

120 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

8 Servings

Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potato
8 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash thyme, dried
1 cup cashews

Instructions

Bake potatoes until soft (this takes 45 - 60 mins at 350º).

Scoop their flesh into large soup pot once they are cool enough to handle. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

Simmer for 50 - 60 minutes.

Puree and add salt to taste if needed.