Sweet Potato Soup (South Beach Diet Phase 2)

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch fresh ground pepper
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, pierce 2 medium, unpeeled sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Cook in microwave until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool briefly, peel and add flesh to the pan. Add broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then simmer 5 minutes. Transfer soup in batches to blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and heat through. Adjust seasonings and serve hot.

extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, salt, fresh ground pepper, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-potato-soup-south-beach-diet-phase-2-438370 (may not work)