Roasted Sweet Potato & Apple Soup

Name: Roasted Sweet Potato & Apple Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large Gala or other apple, peeled and cubed; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Savory with a touch of sweetness, this fall soup is sure to keep the chill away. Serve it as a starter or paired with a grilled sandwich for lunch or a light dinner. —Lisa Kalmbach, Papillion, Nebraska

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large Gala or other apple, peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes, onion, apple and garlic cloves in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 40-45 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally.
Cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender with broth until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan. Stir in salt and pepper; heat through, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with sour cream.