Contributed By: kaitlin83
kaitlin83
Sweet Potatoes are the foundation for a flavorful soup with immunity-boosting garlic, ginger and chicken stock.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Low Fat
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Soups & Stews
Ingredients
6 Large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoons Vegetable oil
One-half Head Garlic, about 5 unpeeled cloves
2 to 3 slices Ginger
6 cups Chicken broth or bouillon
1 to 2 cups Water
Preparation
1.Preheat oven to 350F. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Rub cut surfaces with oil and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Scatter unpeeled garlic cloves and ginger slices in centre of pan. Bake, uncovered, in centre of oven until potatoes are very soft, from 45 to 60 minutes.
2.Then scoop potato pulp from skins and place pulp in a food processor. Squeeze garlic cloves from peel right into processor. Add ginger. Whirl, adding broth as needed to produce a puree.
3.Spoon puree into a large saucepan. Stir in remaining broth and water, one cup at a time, until as thick as you like. Heat over medium-low, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until hot.
4. Serve with dollops of sour cream.
Cook's Notes
Soup will keep well, covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 217
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Total Fat: 2.4 grams
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Carbohydrates: 43.3 grams
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Protein: 6.1 grams
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Calcium: 58 mg
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Sodium: 485 mg
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Iron: 1.1 mg
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Fiber: 5.2 grams