Loaded Sweet Potato Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a large, stock pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add the chopped onions and saut for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the celery and saut for 5 more minutes until softened. Then add the garlic and cook a minute more.
3. 3
   Add sweet potatoes & vegetable stock. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer uncovered until the sweet potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Use an immersion blender to pure the soup or work in batches and pure the soup in a standing blender.
5. 5
   Add the Bolthouse Plant Protein Milk to the pureed sweet potato soup, and heat on medium until the soup is heated through.
6. 6
   Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7
   Top with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream & sliced scallions.