Name: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 390 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tequila, optional; 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; Optional: Cubed avocado, Cotija cheese, chopped red onion, corn and cilantro leaves

This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and a delightful excuse to open up a bar of chocolate—if you’re the type of person who needs an excuse! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large sweet onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried tarragon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons tequila, optional

1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable broth

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Optional: Cubed avocado, Cotija cheese, chopped red onion, corn and cilantro leaves

Instructions

1 In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and seasonings; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. If desired, add in tequila, stirring constantly.

2 Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add broths and sweet potatoes. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 6-8 hours. Stir in chocolate until melted. Cool soup slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve with optional toppings as desired.