Roasted Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes, (about ¾ lb / 450g each)
2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
1 small onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
¼ tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper
4 cups (1 L) vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
2 cups (500 mL) water

Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 450°F (230°C)

2. Peel and roughly chop sweet potatoes; toss with half of the salt and oil. Roast on baking sheet stirring occasionally, until tender, about 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, heat Dutch oven with remaining oil over medium-high heat; sauté onion, celery, carrot, garlic, rosemary, pepper and remaining salt until softened.

4. Add roasted sweet potatoes, stock, and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Purée until smooth.