Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, peel them, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the onion and carrot as well.
Melt butter in a pot and sauté the onion and carrot.
Add the sweet potatoes and stir-fry together.
Pour in water or vegetable broth and boil until the sweet potatoes become soft.
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Transfer back to the pot, add milk and salt, and boil once more.
Serve in a bowl and garnish with parsley.