--- title: "\"My Favorite Recipes\" - Chunky Sweet Potato Cheese Soup" description: "Check Out this month's delicious \"My Favorite Recipe\" from Collington Resident, Katharine Laughton" image: https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hubfs/sweetpotatosoup.jpg --- - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [Contact](http://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [1.888.257.9468](tel:18882579468) Search [![kendal_collington-crop](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hubfs/New%20Brand/kendal_collington-crop.jpg)](https://collington.kendal.org/) Search - Community Life - [Independent Living](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/independent-living/) - [Lifecare](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/lifecare/) - [Community Overview](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/overview/) - [Gallery & Videos](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/gallery-videos/) - [Wellness](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/wellness-center/) - [Dining](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/dining/) - [Things To Do In Collington](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/local-attractions/) - [Lifelong Learning](https://collington.kendal.org/community-life/lifelong-learning/) - [Resident Stories](https://collington.kendal.org/topic/residentstories/) - Care Services - [Assisted Living](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/assisted-living-personal-care/) - [Memory Support](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/memory-support/) - [Short-Stay Respite](https://collington.kendal.org/care-services/short-stay-respite/) - Values - [Mission & Quaker Info](https://collington.kendal.org/values/mission/) - [Welcoming Diversity](https://collington.kendal.org/values/welcoming-diversity/) - [Sustainability](https://collington.kendal.org/values/sustainability/) - Planning - [Plan a Visit](https://collington.kendal.org/plan-a-visit/) - [Campus](https://collington.kendal.org/plan-a-visit/campus/) - [Floor Plans](https://collington.kendal.org/floor-plans/) - [Pricing Information](https://collington.kendal.org/planning/pricing-information/) - [Resources](https://collington.kendal.org/planning/resources/) - News & Events - [News](https://collington.kendal.org/news/) - [Events](https://collington.kendal.org/events/) - [Blog](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog) - About - [Leadership Team](https://collington.kendal.org/about/leadership-team/) - [Board of Directors](https://collington.kendal.org/about/board-of-directors/) - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [FAQ](https://collington.kendal.org/about/faq/) - [Financial Information & Compliance](https://collington.kendal.org/about/financial-information-compliance/) - [Contact](https://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://collington.kendal.org/about/careers/) - [Giving](https://collington.kendal.org/about/giving/) - [Contact](http://collington.kendal.org/about/contact-us/) - [1.888.257.9468](tel:18882579468) - [Home](https://collington.kendal.org/) - [Transforming the experience of aging](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog) - "My Favorite Recipes" - Chunky Sweet Potato Cheese Soup # "My Favorite Recipes" - Chunky Sweet Potato Cheese Soup --- ### This is a wonderful soup for winter - hearty but good. I can also make it in my Instapot so it takes very little time - Katharine Laughton, Collington Resident    #### Ingredients: ![chunky-sweet-potato-and-apple-soup-with--20170814054002656099vbjyg](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/chunky-sweet-potato-and-apple-soup-with--20170814054002656099vbjyg.jpg?width=300&name=chunky-sweet-potato-and-apple-soup-with--20170814054002656099vbjyg.jpg) - 2 TBL butter 1⁄2 cup Chopped onion - 2 14 oz cans chicken broth 1tsp salt - 1⁄2 tsp black pepper\` 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes - 2 TBL dried parsley 3C peeled and cubed sweet potatoes - 3C peeled and cubed white potatoes 2TBL cornstarch - 2TBL water 3 oz cream cheese cubed - 1 C shredded cheddar cheese 2 C Half and half - 1 C frozen corn   #### Directions: - Saute the onion in the butter until tender. - Add 1 can chicken broth, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley - Cook the potatoes and set aside - Dissolve cornstarch in the water. - Add mixture to the onions stirring constantly - Add cheeses. 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