Cream Of Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

• 6 small sweet potatoes
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon flour

1. Peel potatoes and immerse at once in cold water to which has been added a little flour to prevent discoloration.
2. Drain and cook in sufficient boiling water to cover.
3. When tender, drain and rub through a colander.
4. This should make three cups of mashed potatoes.
5. Add water, cream, salt, and parsley.
6. Reheat and serve.
7. The water in which the potatoes are cooked may be used as a part of the liquid unless very dark.
8. This soup should have the consistency of rich cream and is greatly improved by adding two tablespoons of brandy just before removing it from the stove.
9. Serve with croutons.

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