INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
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1 small onion, chopped
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4 1/2 cups chicken broth
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3 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1 3/4 to 2 pounds)
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
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Pinch ground nutmeg
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Pinch ground red pepper
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Rum Cream
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Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs