Cream of Sweet Potato Soup (Crema Di Papata Dolci E Gabretti)

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 medium leek
• 3 peeled and chopped sweet potatoes (about 8-oz. each.)
• 3 peeled and chopped carrots
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (or equivalent amount your homemade)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 13 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• chopped fresh chives
• crouton

1. Combine oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and leeks; cook, stirring frequently, until they release their flavors, about 5 minutes; add sweet potatoes, carrots, broth, cumin and cinnamon; heat to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Puree until smooth in a blender or food processor; return soup to saucepan.
3. Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste; garnish with chives and croutons.

extra virgin olive oil, butter, garlic, leek, sweet potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, cumin, ground cinnamon, whipping cream, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh chives, crouton

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-sweet-potato-soup-crema-di-papata-dolci-e-gabretti-105060 (may not work)