Cooking by Connie

November

What is November known for?  Well we all know it is Thanksgiving and the turkey.

It is known for National Author’s Day on November 1^st.  Also  National Novel Writing Month and National Peanut Butter Lovers Month.  Gluten Free Diet Awareness Month and National Georgia Pecan Month.  The one I really like is Sweet Potato Awareness Month.  Using sweet potatoes is a lot of fun.  When the weather in Florida starts to get a little cooler. I really like to make soups.  I am using the Sweet Potato Soup recipe and passing it on for you to try.  Hope you enjoy.

 Sweet Potato Soup

 

1 Tablespoon bacon fat

1 cup onions, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
5 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon nutmeg (can add more)
Sour cream for top

 Sauté onion, celery, and sweet potatoes in bacon fat for 5

     minutes.

Add broth, cover and bring to a boil, simmer until tender.

Puree in blender and reheat.
Add salt and pepper, and nutmeg.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.  Serves 5-6