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Two-Potato Bisque

 
Source: Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg
Makes 4 to 6 servings
 
Potato Soup is a favorite comfort food. The addition of sweet potatoes and buttermilk makes this delicious soup nutritious too!
 
Ingredients
 
1 large sweet potato (yam), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes or 1 (15oz.) can sweet potatoes
1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 Bay Leaf
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups fat free chicken broth
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons Lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
 
 
Preparation
 
1. In a large pot, combine sweet potato, baking potato, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, cayenne and
    chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Pour mixture into food processor and blend until smooth; return to pot.
4. Add buttermilk, skim milk and lime juice. Cook over low heat until heated through; do not boil.
5. Sprinkle cilantro on each serving, if desired.
Note: If using canned yams, cut in small chunks and stir in at the end of cooking.
 
Nutritional Information
 
99 Calories
0.6g Fat
4.7g Protein
8.9g Carbohydrates
2 mg Cholesterol
257mg Sodium

 

 
 
 
 
 
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