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Sweet Potato Ancho Chili Soup

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By Chef Dan Gilmore

Photo: Mitch Mandell

Posted July 23rd, 2007

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Servings:	4
Author Notes:	This recipe came to us from Chef Dan Gilmore of the Wuksachi Lodge in the Sequoia National Forest (pictured).
Ingredients:	2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered (2 1/2 to 3 lbs) 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock 3 roasted ancho chiles, stemmed but not seeded 2 teaspoons chipotle chilis 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:	Melt butter over medium heat. Sweat onions and garlic until limp. Add sweet potatoes, stock, chipotles and ancho chilis and cook at a simmer until potatoes are cooked and chiles are soft. Remove from heat and add honey and cream. Purée soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.