sweet potato soup with buttered pecans

How To Make sweet potato soup with buttered pecans

• Step 1
  In a kettle cook the onion, the leek, the garlic, and the carrots with the bay leaf in the butter over moderate heat, until the vegetables are softened.
• Step 2
  Salt and pepper to taste.
• Step 3
  Add the sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced thin, the russet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced thin, the 5 cups broth, the wine, and the water.
• Step 4
  Simmer the mixture, covered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
• Step 5
  Discard the bay leaf.
• Step 6
  In a blender puree the mixture in batches until it is very smooth, transferring it as it is pureed to a large saucepan.
• Step 7
  Add the additional broth to thin the soup to the desired consistency, and season the soup with salt and pepper.
• Step 8
  The soup may be made 1 day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated.
• Step 9
  In a skillet cook the pecans in the butter with salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
• Step 10
  Transfer them to paper towels to drain.
• Step 11
  The pecans may be made 2 days in advance and kept in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag.
• Step 12
  Divide the soup among bowls and top each serving with a dollop of the creme fraiche and some of the buttered pecans.
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