February is a great
month. We have Valentine’s
Day on the 14th. What else if
February known for? It is Fabulous
Florida Strawberry Month, and National Cherry Month. Here’s a funny one. It is Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket
Month. It is American Heart Month and
National Hot Breakfast Month. It is also
Sweet Potato Month which I have a great soup recipe in my cookbook, Soups and
Stews…Comfort by the Spoonful for you. Give
this one a try.
Sweet Potato Soup
1 Tablespoon bacon fat
1 cup onions, chopped fine
2 ribs of celery, chopped
1 pound of sweet potatoes,
peeled and diced
5 plus cups chicken broth (or
you can use vegetable broth)
Salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon nutmeg (you can
add more)
Sour cream for topping
Saute onion, celery, and
sweet potatoes in the bacon fat for about 5 minutes.
Add broth, cover and bring to
a boil, then lower heat and simmer until tender.(can heat for 30-40 minutes on
simmer)
Puree in blender and reheat.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add nutmeg.
Serve with a dollop of sour
cream on the top.
Serves 5-6
