Crossfit Brighton 111108 Post

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Red Onion
3 Garlic Clove
4 medium Sweet Potato
2 medium Apples
1 yields Lime Juice Raw
1/4 cup Cilantro
4 tbsp Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
DIRECTIONS
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 canned chipotle chilis in adobo, plus 1-2 tbsp of the sauce
2 tart apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled and chopped
4 medium sweet potatoes (about 4 lbs), peeled and chopped
1 large handful cilantro
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
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Utensils/bowls needed: large soup pot, knife, veggie peeler, blender or food processor, ladle.

Chop all your ingredients.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until translucent and very fragrant. Add the garlic, chipotle, apple and sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes. Add 8 cups of water and cover pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes and apples are very soft.

Once the soup has finished cooking, puree using a food processor, blender or immersion blender.

Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lime juice and cilantro.

Serves 6.