Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Soup

Serves 8
Hands-On Time: 20m
Total Time: 1hr

Ingredients
3 pounds sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
2 celery stalks (1/2 inch 1/2-moons)
2 large apples (sliced)
salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Prick the potatoes with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and roast until tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Halve the potatoes, scoop out the flesh, and add to the saucepan. Add 3 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Puree the soup in the saucepan using a handheld immersion blender (or, working in batches, a standard blender or food processor). Add water, if necessary, to reach the desired consistency.

Adapted from http://www.realsimple.com/; submitted by Jennifer.