Best Sweet Potato And Crab Soup Recipe Taste Of Home Recipes

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SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Ginger and peanut butter give this dazzling orange soup a really unique flavor. It has a mild, not spicy, taste with an Asian flair. -Hilda Fallas, Bothell, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) plus 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons honey
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and carrots in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in the ginger, garlic, cayenne and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, tomatoes and sweet potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Stir in peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir until peanut butter is melted. Garnish servings with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SWEET POTATO CRAB CAKES



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Mild sweet potato flavor and a chipotle kick complement the fresh crab in these hearty cakes. Serve them with your favorite mayo or aioli sauce. -Robert Bosley, Pacific, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup mashed sweet potato
1 green onion (white part only), chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
4 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, egg yolk, pepper, bread crumbs, cornmeal, sweet potato, onion, parsley, lemon juice, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, mustard and seasoning blend. Fold in crab. Form into 12 patties; sprinkle with salt., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

HOLY MOLY POTATO SOUP



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This is a turned-up version of a cheesy potato soup. We eat this often, especially on cold winter evenings, but it'd be lovely for family get-togethers or potlucks during the holidays! Crushed red pepper flakes really turn up the heat. -Angela Sheridan, Opdyke, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced new potatoes, undrained
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups water
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
6 green onions, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) French onion dip
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low to allow flavors to blend, 4-5 hours. Add cheese and onion dip in the last 30 minutes of cooking. Stir before serving. Serve with tortilla chips., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SWEET POTATO SOUP



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A puree of potatoes, with just a hint of nutmeg. Perfect for a cold day!

Provided by K Laruffa

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sweet potatoes
2 white potatoes
1 turnip
½ cup heavy whipping cream
6 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons margarine
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel and cut vegetables into small, uniform pieces. Place in a pot, and cover with the chicken stock; use only the amount of stock needed to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Place vegetables and liquid into a food processor. Puree.
  • Return pureed vegetables to the saucepan. Slowly stir in the cream, brown sugar, nutmeg, and butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1281.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

BEST EVER POTATO SOUP



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You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. -Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 small carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP



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One of our Chesapeake Bay delicacies is the Maryland Blue Crab. It's abundant from May through October and used in a variety of dishes, like this rich soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 to 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups milk
1 pound fresh crabmeat or 3 cans (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional milk and parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan; stir in flour, seafood seasoning, salt and curry powder. Cook until thickened and bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until mixture is hot (do not boil). , Remove cartilage from crab if necessary. Add crab and parsley to soup; cook and stir just until crab is heated. If desired, thin soup with additional milk; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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