Sweet Potato Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1/2 c. chopped onion3 cloves minced garlic 2 T. olive oil1/2 c. chopped green pepper1 celery stalk chopped 2 med./large sweet potatoes cut in 1 inch chunks (at least 2 c. of chunks)2 cups broth (any kind)2 c. (or one can) stewed tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes chopped)2 c. (or one can) cannellini beans (or another white bean/kidney bean or chick pea)2 tsp. paprika1 tsp. turmeric1 tsp. basil1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. cayenne
Directions
Saute- 1/2 c. chopped onion
3 cloves minced garlic
in 2 T. olive oil

add: 1/2 c. chopped green pepper, 1 celery stalk chopped and saute longer

add 2 med./large sweet potatoes cut in 1 inch chunks and 2 cups broth (any kind)
cook till sweet potatoes are soft (I did this in my pressure cooker which takes about 5 min at 10 lbs. pressure.)

add 2 c. (or one can) stewed tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes chopped)
and 2 c. (or one can) cannellini beans (or another white bean/kidney bean or chick pea)
season with:
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cayenne

Add seasoning and simmer.

I have a stick blender and partially blended the soup before serving it. You could also put the soup in the blender before you at the beans.

You can substitute other orange vegetables for the sweet potatoes. Makes at least 8 1 c. servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WINDINGROAD.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 183.5
  • Total Fat: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
  • Sodium: 703.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
  • Protein: 8.4 g

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