CARIBBEAN CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP

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Sweet potatoes and yams thrive on many of the Caribbean islands. They show up in everything from soups to desserts. This soup is creamy, sweet and very tasty.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a sharp knife and bake in a 350°F oven 1 hour or until tender.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel, place in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and basil.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add small amounts of water as necessary, about a tablespoon at a time to prevent sticking.
  • Gradually sit milk into saucepan. Add mashed sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and allspice.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until soup just begins to boil.
  • Serve right away or remove from heat and cover until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.1, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 427.8, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 6.8

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