This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 4 | Preparation: 15 minutes | Total: 40 minutes | Difficulty: Easy–Medium

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (½ teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1-inch fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• Salt and pepper
• ½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk

Instructions

1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery, cooking until soft.
2. Add broth, sweet potatoes, apple, ginger, curry powder, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20–25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Remove the ginger and blend soup with an immersion or countertop blender until smooth.
5. Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Sweet potato soup RECIPE CARD

Adapted from: spendwithpennies.com