Sweet Potato Soup with Garlic and Thyme

'Bring the water to a boil in a large pot with the salt.'

'Add the chicken pieces, sprig of thyme, and onions, then bring back to a boil.'

'Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the chicken is tender.'

'After 30 minutes, add 1-2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and whole, to cook with the chicken.'

'Once cooked, remove the chicken pieces and sweet potatoes from the pot.'

'Debone and cut the chicken into cubes.'

'Mash the sweet potatoes with a fork.'

'Simmer the broth and return it to the pot.'

'Combine the chicken cubes, mashed sweet potatoes, and remaining whole sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes.'

'Add sliced garlic and thyme.'

'Let cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.'

'Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley

Serves 4-6 portions.'