Sweet Potato Soup with Ce n'est pas La Fin du Monde

Beer

servings

Minutes

Sweet potatoes – the root vegetable that tastes like fruit. When mixed with Ce n’est pas La Fin du Monde, it makes for a delicious soup. The crunchy garnish make it perfect for your fall repertoire and winter lunches.

Category

Main dishes

A collaboration with

Samuel Joubert

Le Coup de Grâce

Ingredients

1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
4 sweet potatoes (about 8 cups), peeled and cut into cubes
1 Asian pear, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons curry
1 tablespoon dried oregano
16 oz or 500 ml (2 cups) Unibroue Ce N’est Pas La Fin du Monde beer
16 - 25 oz or 500 - 750 ml (2 to 3 cups) chicken broth, hot
Bread croutons
8 maple bacon slices, cooked crispy, coarsely chopped
Fresh chives, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the onion and the garlic and drizzle with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the ginger, mix and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the potatoes, Asian pear, curry, oregano, salt and pepper and mix. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes to caramelize.
Add the beer and pour enough chicken stock to cover the vegetables.
Cover, bring to a boil and reduce over low heat. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Purée and adjust texture by adding chicken broth to taste. Garnish with croutons, maple bacon and chives.

Bon appétit!