A Hot, Spicy, Sweet & Delicious  Soup to dispel colds, hangovers, werewolves etc...

(Yield: Serves Lots)  Best served with corn bread I think.  Vegetarian friendly if you don't use butter or add sour cream.

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4 - Large Sweet Potatoes
3 – Carrots
1 - Ginger Root (Twice the size of your thumb)
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1 - Complete Head Of Garlic
2 or 3 – Jalapeno Peppers
2 - Red Bell Peppers
2 Tbsp. - Mexican Chili Powder
2 Tbsp. - Curry Powder
Quarter cup - butter or olive oil
salt to taste   
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GARNISH - Sour Cream & Cilantro
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METHOD:
1)  Cube, Peel carrots, sweet potatoes & slice garlic thin while boiling half a large pot of water.  Toss the ingredients into the boil – Ginger on top!
2)  Crush garlic, Chop peppers & Garlic  Sautee slow in a frying pan with butter or oil on low heat.
3)  When pot has boiled for thirty minutes: Remove Ginger, strain & Save The Water!  Mash sweet potatoes & carrots.  Stir water back in.
4)  Stir in sauteed Garlic & Peppers & Spices.  
6)  Pour in bowls.  Garnish with sour cream & chopped cilantro
7)  I wouldn't suggest adding a shot of Bourbon to a bowl of this......
........well O.K. Maybe I would!
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That really is the point!  Garlic is one of the most powerful natural antibiotics and a very effective preservative.  It will protect you from viruses and keep in your fridge for at least 5 days.  Adding a little grated cheddar isn't a half bad idea if you're using it as a dip (or even as soup for that matter). :)

Sounds delish! I'll make this to fight winter. Since Tortilla chips are a regular in this household, they will meet this as a dip soon!

Actually, It makes a great dip too!  Always comes out REALLY thick... You can serve it as dip w/tortilla chips at a party or dilute it into soup.  Plays well with others!

Man, this sounds hearty! Never have enuff garlic!

Awesome! I can't wait to give this one a go.