Chipotle Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

This soup is easy and delicious. Reminds me very much of French cooking. Simple ingredients; a hearty winter soup!

Chipotle Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
from kitchn
serves 4

Ingredients:
3 Tbs. olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 cup white wine
1-2 tsp. chipotle powder
1 quart vegetable or poultry broth
1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 1" cubes
1/2 lb carrots, cut into 1" segments
1/2 cup whole milk
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil.
2. Add onion, celery, garlic, and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes until soft, stirring frequently.
3. Add wine and chipotle powder. Cook until wine is reduced and alcohol smell dissipates.
4. Add broth, sweet potatoes, carrots, and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
5. Blend soup until pureed smooth.
6. Combine pureed soup with milk in the pot and heat thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Optional: garnish with plain yogurt and cilantro