Southwest Sassy Sweet Potato Chowder – A Slow Cooker Recipe
Witten by Donna on March 3, 2010 in First Courses, Main Dishes, Vegetarian Dishes
I love sweet potatoes like a fat boy loves cake. Sometimes I even crave them.
And, sweet potatoes are a good thing to crave: they are one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods and are full of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory goodness. The old saying about apples should be replaced with “A sweet potato a day keeps the doctor away.” Bring on those beautiful orange root veggies, I say!
I decided to scratch my sweet potato itch this time by making a soup – and I think the sweet richness pairs well with smokiness, so I added chipotle peppers and smoked paprika.
This soup is so easy, that’s it’s almost not even a recipe: just throw everything in a slow cooker and let it simmer away all day – your house will smell amazing, BTW. Then, top with some roasted sweet potato chunks, cilantro leaves and pecans and – HOOOOOoooooo Ray – Sweet Potato Heaven!
