Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place potatoes, cut sides down, in a microwave-safe dish. add 1/4 cup water; cover. microwave on high for 15 minutes. cool slighty; discard potato skins.
• 2 heat a soup pot on med-high heat. add oil and onion; saute 1 minute stir in cumin, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, ginger and brown sugar. add stock to pan; bring to a boil. reduce heat. puree with an immersion mixer, adding half-and-half throughout.
• 3 garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.