When your tastebuds are craving something a little luxurious but you’re indulging on a budget, Fancy Soup is the happy medium that will make everyone happy. This creamy, savory soup is swimming with sumptuous spices and tender sweet potatoes to trick you into thinking that you’re dining at the finest of establishments. The fluffy crabmeat and buttery croutons perfectly placed on top will look beautiful and taste like five-star quality. So, fear not! To eat good, you don’t have to blow a bunch of money or sacrifice great flavor. Fancy Soup is here to please in all categories!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 medium leeks, washed thoroughly, white portion only and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 teaspoons thyme leaves, divided
- 12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
- croutons, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Step 2 –Sauté the leeks and the garlic in the butter until the leeks are tender, about 4-6 minutes.
Step 3 –Stir in the sweet potatoes, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, the cinnamon, the cayenne, and the vegetable stock.
Step 4 –Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 5 –Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 6 –Use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
Step 7 –Stir in the heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of the thyme.
Step 8 –Bring the soup back to a boil.
Step 9 –Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Step 10 –In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat.
Step 11 –Add the crab, the remaining salt, and the remaining thyme.
Step 12 –Stir and cook the crab until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 13 –Serve the soup topped with the crab mixture and the croutons.