Preheat oven to 375 deg F.

Bake sweet potatoes for 45 minutes or until soft.

Cool potatoes until they can be handled.

Remove skin from potatoes and place potatoes in a large soup pot.

Mash to semi-smooth.

Add remaining ingredients to pot and stir to combine.

Bring mixture to a boil over med/high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Simmer covered for 1 hour.

stirring occasionally.

Cashews should be soft.

if not, simmer for another 15 minutes.

Serve hot.