Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

• 5 cups water
• 2 large carrots
• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 12-1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• sour cream (optional)

1. Put 5 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
2. Cover and bring to a boil.
3. While the water heats, peel the carrots and chop them into 1-inch cubes.
4. Add them to the water.
5. Repeat with the sweet potatoes.
6. Stem the jalapeno pepper; remove seeds and mince.
7. Add to the pot along with salt and pepper.
8. When the water comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer 30 minutes.
9. The potatoes should be soft.
10. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes to a blender and blend until smooth, adding the cooking liquid as you blend.
11. Reheat the soup.

water, carrots, sweet potatoes, pepper, salt, black pepper, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-sweet-potato-soup-485619 (may not work)