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I made this recipe up because I love sweet potatoes and I love soup. It's fast and easy when you're hungry. I use one large can of potatoes (the tall can like a can of grapefruit juice) that I don't drain. You can also bake fresh ones. I rub mine with olive oil and bake about 3 lbs (5 medium size) at 400 degrees for 90 minutes. Let cool and cut into chunks and put in the pot with water to just cover. Of course, if you are a vegetarian, use water instead of stock.
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SWEET POTATO SOUP
1 (one) large can sweet potatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
1 cup sugar
1/2 stick butter
1 cup toasted nuts
Zest and juice of 1 (one) orange
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, please use fresh if you can
Big pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons Cointreau (optional)
1 cup cream (optional)
Heat liquids and potatoes to a medium to high boil and allow to cook until potatoes begin to fall apart and thicken the soup, about 20 minutes. Add the next 8 ingredients. Simmer until thick, about 10 more minutes. Add cream and allow to boil one more time. Take off fire and add vanilla and booze. Dark rum is also good in this soup and the cream is up to you. Try it for a special occasion.
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Reverend Phil Bratcher has been a counselor in private practice for over 10 years. Now in his 25th year of ministry, Reverend Bratcher has worked mostly as a therapist and spiritual counselor specializing in spiritual direction, the relief of depression, life strategies and career planning, long-term illness and relationship issues for couples. He is also trained in The Work of Byron Katie, teaching individuals and facilitating groups in the faith community and his community at large.
Often a featured speaker, Reverend Bratcher is a volunteer chaplain for the South Carolina Department of Corrections, Upstate Coordinator for the South Carolina Global Warming Campaign for the Christian Action Council in Columbia, South Carolina, and is past Secretary to the Executive Board for Greenville Faith Communities United which seeks social justice and interfaith understanding.
Reverend Bratcher makes his home in Greenville, SC, where he is a member of the Metropolitan Community Church and is their interfaith representative to GFCU and past chair of their outreach and singles committees. E-mail Phil at Peacefulstar@msn.com.
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