Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 6 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 1/4 pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter made with USA-GROWN PEANUTS
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Garnishes: finely chopped USA-GROWN PEANUTS, sour cream or creme fraiche

Method

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion and celery, and saute 6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute.
  • Add broth, potatoes, and sage. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Remove from heat. Uncover and let cool 10 minutes.
  • Process potato mixture, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return mixture to Dutch oven; whisk in peanut butter and next 3 ingredients.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish, if desired.