January 2019 – Episode 15,
Sweet Potato Ginger Soup

Sweet Potato Ginger Soup

• Diabetic
• Gluten-Free
• Heart Healthy

Here's a soup that's so light and tasty, you can serve it as a first-course to a hearty dinner. This soup gets its wonderfully creamy texture from the purèed sweet potatoes and soy creamer.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup coarsely chopped Spanish onion
• 3 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth (gluten free if needed)
• 1/2 cup soy creamer
• 1 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
• Additional cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice for garnish

Directions:

In a stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onions and saute about 3 minutes, or until softened.

Add the ginger and sweet potatoes. Mix to coat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes soften. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice and stir to combine.

Add 4 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and transfer soup to a food processor in batches. Pulse each batch until coarsely pureed and return it to stockpot. Add the remaining cup of stock and heat to a simmer over low heat. Add the cream and stir until just heated through (be careful not to over heat cream). Add the brown sugar and stir.

Serve immediately with a pinch of the extra spices as garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 3/4 to 1 cup

Per Serving: Calories: 218, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 271mg, Carbohydrates: 32g, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 6g