Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Fish & Seafood recipes category.

Sweet Potato & Crab Soup Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 TBSPs butter, divided
2 medium leeks (white portion only), finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 TSP salt, divided
1/2 TSP ground cinnamon
1/2 TSP cayenne pepper
5 cups vegetable stock
2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 TSPs fresh thyme leaves, divided
12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
Croutons, optional

Recipe Instructions:

In a Dutch oven, heat 2 TBSPs butter over medium heat; saute leeks and garlic until leeks are tender, 4-6 minutes.

Stir in sweet potatoes, 3/4 TSP salt, cinnamon, cayenne and stock; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.

Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan.
Stir in cream and 2 TSPs thyme; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
Add crab and the remaining salt and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine.
Top servings with crab mixture and, if desired, croutons.

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