Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1 sweet potato, cubed
2 small leeks, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced

Serves 6 to 8

1 large potato, peeled, cubed and boiled
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 sweet bell pepper (red, yellow or orange), cut into 3/4-inch pieces