Sweet Potato Apple Soup

This soup is perfect for a fall day, or goes great with Thanksgiving dinner! I got it from my friend Chuck and made my first batch. It's amazing!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 3  leeks
• 1 -2  tablespoon butter
• 3  medium sweet potatoes
• 2  medium apples
• 2  medium carrots
• 5  cups water
• 3⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup applesauce
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  cup  light cream
•  cilantro

Directions

1. Chop white section of leeks, saute in 1-2 T butter until soft.
2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes and apples into 3/4 inch cubes.
3. Thinly slice carrots.
4. Cover sweet potatoes, apples and carrots with 5 cups of water.
5. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
6. Simmer while covered for 20 minutes.
7. Puree in food processor, blender or with immersion blender.
8. Add applesauce and 1 T butter - if it looks too thick at this time, add some water.
9. Cook on low for 15 minutes.
10. Add cream and simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
11. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!