Shrimp Curry Soup

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss sweet pototoes in 2 tablespoons of melted butter, cover and bake for 30 minutes.
• In 4-quart, heavy bottomed pan, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add onion & carrots, stir, cover and cook 15 mins,.
• Add garlic, ginger, chillies and curry, cook one minute.
• Add roasted sweet potatoes, apples and stock, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20-30 minute.
• Cool. Puree soup in blender in batches. Whisk in coconut milk. (Soup may be prepared ahead to this point).
• Re-warm soup over low heat. Season with salt, pepper and cidar vinegar.
• In a skillet, saute shrimp in remaining butter. Add shrimp along with orange zest, cilantro, and raisins to soup. Keep warm.
• Fold mango chutney into whipped cream and reserve.
• Ladle soup into serving bowls, spoon a dollop of cream in center and sprinkle with toasted coconut (if desired).
• Serve immediately.