Sweet Potato Soup With Buttered Pecans

Ingredients

some in the butter over moderate heat
some over moderate heat
some buttered pecans
3/4 cup onion
1 cup leek washed well
2 garlic
3 carrots
1 bay leaf
5 tablespoons butter
2 pounds sweet potatoes
1 russet baking potato
5 cups chicken broth additional
3/4 cup dry wine
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup pecans
1 creme frache
1 make the soup
5 cups broth
1 day in advance
1 make the buttered pecans
2 in advance

Instructions

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