Recipes Heritage Cooking Contest CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP, Linda Findley, Calhoun County

CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP, Linda Findley, Calhoun County

CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP, Linda Findley, Calhoun County
CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP, Linda Findley, Calhoun County

CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP, Linda Findley, Calhoun County

Ingredients

4 cups (1/4 inch) cubed, peeled sweet potatoes
3 cups thinly sliced leek
2 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 1/3 cup evaporated milk, skim
3/4 teaspoon honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped leek, optional

Preparation

Combine sweet potatoes, sliced leek, broth and water in 3-quart boiler. Boil for 15 minutes or until tender. Place sweet potato mixture in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add remaining ingredients, except chopped leek, and process until blended. Garnish with chopped leek if desired. Serve warm. Yield: 8 1/2-cup servings.