Whatever you have on hand will work just fine.
She was also a contestant on MasterChef.
Another standout recipe from the book is smoky sweet potato soup.
They may also helpprotect the skin against UV damage.
One cup of sweet potatoes has 4 grams of fiber, a nutrient majorly linked togood digestion.
In terms of really bringing out the smokiness in the soup, Askew says using smoked paprika is key.
Tanorria Askew is a private chef and the author of the cookbook, Staples+5. She was also a contestant on MasterChef.
Its imperative to verify the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked all the way through, she says.
You will not end up with a velvety soup if the sweet potatoes are undercooked.
Her last major cooking tip is to work in batches when using a regular blender.
Do not overwhelm yourself or the blender with all of the soup at once, she says.
Take your time and verify its fully creamed before finishing the soup.
Ready to give it a try?
Keep reading for the recipe.
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Cook for three to four minutes until the onion and celery become translucent.
Add the sweet potatoes, and toss until everything is coated.
Season with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Stir until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Cook for two to three minutes.
Add the thyme and bay leaves and stir.
Add the chicken stock, and increase the heat to bring to a boil.
Remove from the heat, and remove the thyme stems and bay leaves.
Using an immersion blender, puree until smooth.
Once blended, stir in the heavy cream.
Serve topped with candied turkey bacon pieces and toasted nuts or seeds, if using.
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