Annie's Amazing Carrot Yam Soup
 
Ingredients
 
1/8 c. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. crushed garlic
1 lg. onion (diced)
4L chicken stock
1 small  butternut squash (peeled and chopped, seeds removed )
2 lg. yams (peeled and chopped) 
10 carrots (peeled and sliced)
2 russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
2 healthy dashes of balsamic vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste
 
Procedure
 
 
  1. Bake yams in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.   
  2. Once yams are baked, pour oil in a large soup pot and fry up onions and garlic for 5 minutes on medium low.
  3. Add chicken stock, carrots, potatoes, yams, and squash.
  4. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes .
  5. Test veggies with a fork to ensure they are soft.
  6. Puree in batches using food processor and transfer puree to new soup pot.  
  7. Add enough salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar to taste.  Use whisk to mix 
 
Links to other soup recipes
 
If you like this recipe try these other recipes:
 
bread and tomato soup (pappa al pomodoro)
Hot Guacamole
Chicken and Rice Soup
Beer and Cheese
Cream of Carrot
 
 
Review
 
Smooth, flavourful, and highly nutritious soup. Home comfort is tasted with every spoonful. Delicious with thickly sliced multigrain toast.  A wonderful appetizer to a full meal, or a meal on it's own.