Ingredients
Instructions
- Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a sharp knife and bake in a 350°F oven 1 hour or until tender.
- When cool enough to handle, peel, place in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and basil.
- Cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add small amounts of water as necessary, about a tablespoon at a time to prevent sticking.
- Gradually sit milk into saucepan. Add mashed sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and allspice.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until soup just begins to boil.
- Serve right away or remove from heat and cover until serving time.