Recipe of the Month

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons canola oil
1 Large sweet onion, sliced
2 Teaspoons ground cumin
3 Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 Quarts chicken broth
1 3/4 Cups plain non-fat yogurt
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
1/4 Cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

1. In a soup pot heat oil. Add onions and cumin and sauté 3-4 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup 20-25 minutes.
2. Puree soup with 1-1/2 cups yogurt and parsley or cilantro. Serve each portion of soup with a dollop of remaining yogurt and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

Yields:

12 Servings (8 oz. per serving)

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 40
Total Fat: 4.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 240mg
Carbohydrates: 15g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g