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Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

Our extended CSA winter share was coming to an end along with all the wonderful sweet potatoes we got in our boxes.  When I was a child I was convinced I hated sweet potatoes except for the sweet potato puffs we had for Thanksgiving.  I never make those anymore but I have come to really appreciate sweet potatoes and their versatility. This recipe is for a hearty winter soup which features sweet potatoes. Sweet Potato Corn Chowder 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed     1 tablespoon   oil  (sunflower oil which we get from our CSA farm is good)                                      12 oz. frozen corn kernels, thawed                1 cup water 1 tablespoon oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery 1 cup diced red onion (yellow is fine too) 1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped or a little more onion 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1-2 potatoes, cubed 2 tablespoons fre