Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 shallot, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 sweet potatoes (roughly 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups chicken stock

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot, or dutch oven, over medium heat. Add the diced onion and shallot, and season with salt and pepper. Cook 6-7 minutes, until translucent.
2. Add garlic and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in stock, paprika, sweet potatoes, and cinnamon, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Purée the mixture using an immersion blender, or in batches using a traditional blender. Season the soup with salt and pepper, and serve with fresh bread.