Thai Sweet-Potato Soup
- 2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 medium garlic clove, chopped
- 3 cups Vegetable Broth (page 53) or commercial low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3/4 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
- Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the garlic.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the broth and sweet potatoes.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender.
- Stir in the curry paste.
- In a food processor or blender, process the soup in batches until smooth.
- Stir in the lime juice.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 114
- Total fat: 2.5g
- Saturated: 0.0g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 77mg
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Calcium: 38mg
- Potassium: 360mg
- 1 1/2 starch
corn oil, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, sweet potatoes, red curry, lime juice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/thai-sweet-potato-soup-391938 (may not work)