Spicy Tomato and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 jalapeno, finely sliced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped bite size
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over high heat, add olive oil, jalapeno, garlic, onions and celery. Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft but still yielding a crunch. Add carrots, sweet potatoes and diced tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes and add chicken broth (substitute vegetable broth for vegans).

2. 2

   Add enough broth to cover the vegetables, make adjustments if you need to. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn the heat off and blend the soup in batches in a blender or use a hand mixer (immersion blender). Season with salt and pepper and serve.