I don’t know where you are, but winter has Arrived in the upper Midwest and with a chill that already feels like it will never leave me. There’s one food group that is the perfect antidote to Old Man Winter’s efforts to undermine my love of the season: SOUP.

This savory Sweet Potato Soup has a lush and comforting warmth that is further enhanced with the infusion of fall spices like cinnamon and cloves. But, it’s the finishing touch of Andouille sausage that sets this soup apart from other versions. GO STRAIGHT TO THE RECIPE

With its smoky richness, this spicy Cajun specialty adds the wow-factor and makes this soup especially crave-worthy. And, since it is a smoked meat, you don’t even need to worry about cooking it in advance. Just toss it in at the end with a luscious touch of heavy cream and enjoy.

This soup is easy to make – just roast and peel the sweet potatoes, saute up some onions and garlic, add chicken or vegetable stock, the roasted sweet potatoes, cinnamon and cloves and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.

Next, use a handheld or liquid blender to blitz the soup into a silky puree and finish with the Andouille and cream. Bold in color and flavor, Sweet Potato Soup with Andouille Sausage is the perfect way to stay warm and cozy this winter.