Sweet Potato and Tomato Soup

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Sweet Potato and Tomato Soup

1 med. onion, finely chopped

1-2 stalks of celery, finely chopped

1-2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped

2 large or 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 (800 gr./15 oz.) can of crushed tomatoes

Oil for sauting

1 tsp sugar (optional)

1/2 tsp Nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

Saute the onion and celery until the celery is softened, about 10

minutes.

Add the carrot and sweet potatoes and saute for 10 more minutes.

Add the tomatoes and 1 to 2 cups water and bring to a boil.

Lower heat, cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 30 to 35

minutes.

Puree about some or all of the soup.

Add nutmeg and sugar (optional) and continue cooking 5 minutes

longer.

Taste and adjust seasonings.

serves 6