Sweet Potato Soup

I have been making soups for years, but have only recently acquired this recipe from a colleague. This must be my favourite soup ever! I don't always put cream in as it is very creamy without it.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 -3  sweet potatoes (we call them Kumara in New Zealand)
• 2  ounces butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄2-1  cup water
• 2 -3  teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules or 2 -3  teaspoons salt
• 3  cups milk
• 4  fluid ounces  cream

Directions

1. Melt butter.
2. Add chopped sweet potatoes.
3. Add curry powder.
4. Keep stirring for a few minutes.
5. Add 1/2 cup of water and chicken stock powder.
6. Put lid on and sweat gently until soft, adding more water as needed.
7. Puree with milk in food processor or with stick mixer.
8. Bring back to nearly boiling point, take off heat and add cream if wished.