Sweet Potato Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Pensey's (from RecipeThing user Asaka)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: soup
Ingredients
- 2 med sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic (or 1/2 t granulated garlic)
- 1 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- 1 t thyme
- 1/8 t cayenne
- 2 c chicken broth
- 1 c low fat buttermilk
- 1 c skim milk
- 1 c ham, chopped
- 1 T lime juice (1/2 fresh lime)
- 3 T chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
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In large pot, combine potatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, cayenne, and chicken broth.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 15 min or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
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Remove the bay leaf.
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Pour the soup in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
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Return the soup to the pan, add the buttermilk, milk, ham, and lime juice and heat gently.
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do not boil
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Serve once hot, sprinkling each serving with cilantro if desired.