Sweet Potato Soup with Candied Pecans - Kosher Everyday

Ingredients

• 7 medium sweet potatoes (5-51/2 pounds), peeled and cubed into 2" cubes
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 4 cups unsweetened (vanilla) almond/soy/oat milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, pareve
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• Additional whipped whip cream for garnish (optional)