Sweet Potato -- Apple Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 3/4 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Apple chips, for garnish

1. 1. Heat oil in a large, lidded pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in sweet potatoes, Idaho potatoes, apples, chicken broth and 1 cup water. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes.
2. 2. Blend soup in batches until smooth. Return to heat. Stir in maple syrup, salt and pepper. Serve with apple chips.

olive oil, onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, potatoes, apples, chicken broth, maple syrup, salt, pepper, apple chips

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/sweet-potato-apple-soup-52901761 (may not work)