Harvest Sweet Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or kettle, saute celery and onion in oil until tender.
Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat; simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.
Discard the bay leaf.
Cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, process soup in batches until smooth.
Return all to pan and heat through.
Yield: 4 servings.