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Sweet Potato Soup is written out below! Meatloaf Wellington (I substituted ground turkey for the ground beef) https://www.agardenforthehouse.com/meatloaf-wellington/ Chocolate Pots de Crème https://www.agardenforthehouse.com/romantic-chocolate-pots-de-creme/ SWEET POTATO SOUP Ingredients for about 12 servings as a first course, or 6 servings as a main course 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 leeks, the white and tender green parts chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 2 teaspoons garlic paste 1 kg or 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 4 cups (1 quart) unsalted chicken stock 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Grinds of black pepper Garnish: a splash of heavy cream for each serving, plus grinds of black pepper In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. When the butter melts, stir in the onions , leeks, and garlic.Lower the heat, cover the pot, and allow the vegetables to sweat until tender -- 5-10 minutes. Stir in the sweet potatoes, cumin, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat, partially cover the pot, and allow to simmer until the sweet potatoes are perfectly tender -- about 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Working in batches if necessary, puree the soup to a smooth consistency in an electric blender. Return the soup to the (washed out) soup pot. When the soup has cooled to room temperature, cover and refrigerate it overnight. When you are ready to serve, gently reheat the soup over low heat. Garnish each serving with a splash of heavy cream and, if you wish, grinds of black pepper. Kitchen Gear: *Cord Organizers for Appliances https://amzn.to/3XjumAB *Vacuum Sealer https://amzn.to/4nKjU0t *Mixing/Shredding Forks https://amzn.to/4n9ccwl *Vegetable Dicer/Chopper https://amzn.to/3Jt08HR *Silicone Baking Mat Set https://amzn.to/4k1pUjC *8-Quart Instant Pot https://amzn.to/3EuNK85 *Stainless Steel Sheet Pans https://amzn.to/43p7bJr *Oven Gloves https://amzn.to/40R71aY *Percolator Coffee Filters https://amzn.to/4j4y89S *Digital Scale https://amzn.to/45JUt7a *Presto 12 Cup Percolator https://amzn.to/4hubQ11 *Leak Proof Lids for Mason/Ball Canning Jars https://amzn.to/3CCCplt *Kitchen Tweezers https://amzn.to/42DqCxS *Japanese Bread Knife https://amzn.to/4gS0yTl *Food Processor https://amzn.to/4aBnogo *French Rolling Pin https://amzn.to/45N5vsc *Pastry Cloth https://amzn.to/4bpzzLG *Apron https://amzn.to/3KyrjOL *Spurtle Set: https://amzn.to/3VCHkcY *KitchenAid Mixer https://amzn.to/3XZjV74 *Measuring Spoons (fit spice jars) https://amzn.to/463ptz5 *Wooden Serving Tray https://amzn.to/4cD9sCA *Empress Tea Strainers https://amzn.to/3PNl9Nk Cleaning Supplies: *White Green Cloth https://thewhitegreencloth.com/?ref=K... *Microfiber Dust Mop https://amzn.to/41UyVlX *Microfiber Cleaning Cloths https://amzn.to/3L8Uf11 *FurBuster Handheld Vacuum https://amzn.to/4ilKGZY *Shark Vacuum Cleaner https://amzn.to/4exGx4m *Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop https://amzn.to/40apLjR *Walrus Oil https://amzn.to/45IJcGc *Links are affiliate links that help to support this channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Kevin Lee Jacobs Box 742 Valatie, NY 12184