Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and White Bean Soup
Our final CSA share of the season included sweet potatoes and happened to coincide with a fall cold snap - out came the crockpot and a new recipe was created. I like how the slow-cooker keeps the flavors of garlic and ginger bright. I find that when I make stovetop soups, some of those flavors get lost.
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Soup with White Beans
by Inspired by the Seasons
1 cup sweet onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 T minced fresh ginger root
4 c vegetable broth
6 c diced sweet potatoes - about 3 10” long potatoes
2 cans Northern white beans - I used one can for a soupier consistency
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne powder or to taste
1/2 tsp chili powder
Put all ingredients in a Crockpot and set it for 6 hours on low. Blend with immersion blender until smooth.
For a creamy finish add a dollop of sour cream to the bottom of the bowl before serviing and top with pepitas.