Sweet Potatoes...Not Just for the Holidays!
by Kathy Stroh, M.S., R.D.

Sweet Potatoes are North America’s gift to the world. They were a major food source for early settlers and Revolutionary War soldiers. The sweet potato is a powerhouse of nutrients, full of Vitamins A and C and also calcium and potassium. The tubers increase in sweetness as they are stored and also as they are cooked. Think outside the holiday box and serve them year-round.

This bisque is satisfying and incredibly delicious. Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Bisque

• 1 tbsp. margarine
• 1 ¼ cup onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1/8 tsp. ground cumin
• 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 ¾ cup sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed or cooked and pureed in a food processor.
  

Use plain yogurt, light sour cream, orange marmalade or apricot preserves for garnish. The combination of smooth soup and sweet or piquant garnish is fabulous!

In 3-quart saucepan, melt margarine. Sauté onions and garlic about 5 minutes until onion is just wilted. Add spices; stir and heat a few seconds. Pour in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in mashed potatoes and heat through. Ladle into individual soup bowls or a tureen and add garnish on top. Makes 4 servings.

Calories 192 Fat 4 g
Percent calories from fat 20%
Cholesterol 0 mg
Fiber 3 g
Sodium 135 mg