Mom's Simple Sweet Potato Soup – Trish Magwood

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 medium sweet onion, cut into small dice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice (about 3 cups)
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and chopped
• Salt and freshly cracked pepper
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 2 green onions, white and light green parts only, sliced lengthwise