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Sweet Potato Bisque

Description
A recipe for Sweet Potato Bisque

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cups (1/2-inch) chunks fresh sweet potatoes, peeled or 3 (15-ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
  • 2 cups canned chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation
In large pot, melt butter and sauté onion until tender, about 4 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Pour mixture into food processor and blend until smooth; return to pot. Add thyme, cayenne and milk and cook over low heat just until heated through. Season to taste.

Nutrition
Nutritional analysis per serving: 153 calories, 5g protein, 25g carbohydrate, 4g total fat, 23% fat, 2g saturated fat, 4g dietary fiber, 9mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium

Serves
Makes 4 (1-cup) servings

Variations
no information available

Source Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission



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