Curried Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

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Curried Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
Yield: Makes 4 servings (3/4 cup per appetizer serving)
Ingredients:
4
cups water

1
pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

1
tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon butter or margarine, divided

2
cups finely chopped yellow onions

2
cups fat-free (skim) milk, divided

3/4
teaspoon curry powder

1/2
teaspoon salt

Dash ground red pepper (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Bring water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Add potatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2.
Meanwhile, heat medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Coat with nonstick cooking spray; add 1 teaspoon butter and tilt skillet to coat bottom. Add onions; cook 8 minutes or until tender and golden.

3.
Drain potatoes; place in blender with onions, 1 cup milk, curry powder, salt and ground red pepper. Blend until completely smooth. Return potato mixture to saucepan and stir in remaining 1 cup milk. Cook 5 minutes over medium-high heat or until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Fiber 4 g
Carbohydrate 35 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Saturated Fat 3 g
Total Fat 5 g
Calories from Fat 20 %
Calories 201
Protein 7 g
Sodium 406 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Starch 2
Fat 1


This recipe appears in: Soups