Sweet Potato Chowder

Ingredients

• Green onions (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Cheddar cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• All (purpose flour - 2 tablespoons)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Vegetable broth (4 cups)
• Carrots (2 medium, chopped)
• Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Sweet potatoes (3 large, peeled and diced)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth until smooth.
5. Add the sweet potatoes and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
7. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
8. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the milk.
9. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Serve the chowder hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.