Sweet Potato Spiced Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 cups sweet potatoesWash and bake the sweet potatoes in a preheated oven at 375ºF. for 1 hour or until soft. Let cool and peel.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onionPeeled, washed, and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped chives (garnish) Washed and chopped
2 cups  low sodium chicken stock
1 (12 oz.) can nonfat evaporated milk. 
1 cup no added salt diced tomatoes 
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼  cup creamy peanut butter 
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Bake the sweet potatoes in a preheated oven at 375ºF. for 1 hour or until soft.
2Let cool and peel.
3In a large stock pot heat oil.
4Add onions.
5Cook the onions with the olive oil in a pot until onions are tender.
6Add chicken stock, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, peanut butter, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
7Place sweet potatoes in a food processor and puree until smooth.
8Add onions and puree.  
9Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer.
10Simmer for 15 minutes.
11Stir in evaporated milk. Heat through. Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
12Top with chopped chives. 
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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