Fall Bounty Yam and Apple Soup

Is there anything that screams comfort food more than soup? Especially a smooth, well-seasoned soup on a brisk autumn day?

This yam soup is one of my faves. I love to make it when anyone is feeling a little under the weather. Enjoy!

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Fall Bounty Yam and Apple Soup

Makes about 10 cups

2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 med. onions, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 apples washed, cored and chopped (may be peeled, if desired)
1 lg. yam, peeled and cubed (about 4-5 cups)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground or cracked coriander seed
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
6 c. homemade chicken or turkey stock
2 tsp. sea salt
cracked black pepper, to taste
sour cream or plain yogurt for garnish

Melt butter and olive oil in large pot; sauté onions and garlic until onions wilt. Add apples, yams and spices and sauté until apples begin to get soft, a couple of minutes. Add chicken stock and salt; cover and cook over medium-low heat until yams are cooked through (about fifteen minutes). Turn off heat and blend, either in pot with hand-held blender or by running through blender in batches. Adjust seasonings and serve with a dollop of sour cream in each bowl.

Would be a wonderful starter to a larger meal, as well.