Sweet Potato And Apple Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. corn oil
2 c. coarsely chopped onions
2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in small cubes (5 c.)
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into small pieces
3 c. chicken broth without salt
1 3/4 c. unsweetened apple juice
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. basil leaves
salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground pepper

Preparation

Heat a large pot over moderate-high heat until hot.
Add oil and heat until hot.
Add onions and cook over low to moderate heat, stirring frequently until they start to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add sweet potatoes, apples, broth, 1 cup apple juice, thyme, basil, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Remove from heat and let stand until cool enough to handle.
Puree in food processor or blender to a coarse texture.
Return soup to pot, add remaining 3/4 cup apple juice and heat thoroughly.
For a thinner soup, add more juice.