Sweet Potato Soup

I always seem to have too many balls in the air at this time of year.  Here is a really tasty soup that needs only a few minutes of prep time, then toss it all in a crock pot to cook while you are out and about finishing up those last minute errands. 
This comes from Paleomg.com and is titled Crock Pot Sweet Potato Basil Soup.  I took the advice of someone who had previously made this little gem and added sweet curry powder and cumin rather than basil.  

Ingredients:

2 sweet potatoes or yams, diced

½ yellow onion, sliced

1 (14oz) can of coconut milk

1 cup vegetable broth

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbl dried basil

salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in the crock pot and stir to mix.  Cook for 3 hours on high.  Use a hand blender, blender or food processor and puree the mixture until smooth.  Serves 3-4.