Potage Jacqueline

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the onions until translucent, stirring every once in a while.
2. 2
   Add the celery and ginger. Cook until the onions brown.
3. 3
   Add the sweet potatoes, water, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a rapid boil.
4. 4
   Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. 5
   Retrieve the bay leaf and toss it.
6. 6
   Puree the soup mixture with the milk and cream in a food processor (I needed to do this in two batches).
7. 7
   Reheat gently, adding more salt and pepper is desired.
8. 8
   Don't boil the soup, or it will curdle!
9. 9
   Done!