Name: Sweet Potato and Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided -; 2 medium leeks (white portion only), finely chopped -; 3 garlic cloves, minced -; 4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds) -; 1 teaspoon salt, divided -; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper -; 5 cups vegetable stock -; 2 cups heavy whipping cream -; 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided -; 12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained -; Croutons, optional -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Sweet Potato and Crab Soup

1. 4 tablespoons butter, divided -

2. 2 medium leeks (white portion only), finely chopped -

3. 3 garlic cloves, minced -

4. 4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds) -

5. 1 teaspoon salt, divided -

6. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -

7. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper -

8. 5 cups vegetable stock -

9. 2 cups heavy whipping cream -

10. 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided -

11. 12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained -

12. Croutons, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Sweet Potato and Crab Soup

1. Stage

In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute leeks and garlic until leeks are tender, 4-6 minutes.

2. Stage

Stir in sweet potatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cayenne and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.

3. Stage

Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream and 2 teaspoons thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add crab and the remaining salt and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine. Top servings with crab mixture, and croutons if desired.