Potato Soup with Apples (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus extra for topping.
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3 tablespoons butter.
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¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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2½ pounds peeled and chunked sweet potatoes or yams.
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2 large apples, about 1¼ pounds total.
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¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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6 cups vegetable stock.
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2-3 tablespoons squeezed lemon juice.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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2 cups diced shallots or onions.
# Instructions:
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In a big pot on medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they’re soft.
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Toss in apple pieces and sweet potatoes. Stir for around 3 minutes as they cook.
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Pour in 2 cups of broth first to loosen anything stuck to the pot. Add the rest of the stock, along with spices and salt. Let it bubble away for 7-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Turn off the stove. Use an immersion blender to carefully mix everything until the soup is velvety.
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Fine-tune the taste with lemon, salt, and syrup. Serve it warm, adding a maple drizzle on top if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Makes around 9-10 cups of soup.
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Use olive oil if making it vegan-friendly.
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Good for 3 days when refrigerated, or 3 months if frozen.