Recipies

1 pound garnet sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 large shallots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds (or ground cumin)
3 cups chicken stock
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 Tbsp sour cream or plain yogurt (Greek or regular, omit for paleo version)

Method
1 Preheat oven to 450°F. Place sweet potato cubes and shallots in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt, thyme, and cumin. Toss so all pieces are well coated with olive oil and seasonings.
2 Spread the sweet potatoes and shallots out on a foil or silicone lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes or until cooked through and nicely caramelized and browned around the edges. Remove from oven.
3 While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat chicken stock in a saucepan on the stovetop until steamy.
4 Place the cooked sweet potatoes and shallots in a blender and add the hot chicken stock. Purée until smooth. NOTE, when blending hot liquids, fill the blender bowl no more than a third full, and start with short pulses. So, depending on the size of your blender you may need to work in batches. Or use an immersion blender.
5 Taste for seasoning, add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream (if using).
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