From Bruce & Bonnie & Molly

Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque
From EatingWell: September/October 2009

This satisfying vegetarian, sweet potato soup is
inspired by the flavors of West African peanut soup.
We like the added zip of hot green chiles, but they
can sometimes be very spicy. It’s best to take a small
bite first and add them to taste. Try chopped
peanuts and scallions for a different garnish. Serve
with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.

5 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
2 large sweet potatoes (10-12 ounces
each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
3 cups reduced-sodium tomato-vegetable juice blend or tomato juice
1 4-ounce can diced green chiles, preferably hot, drained
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 15-ounce can vegetable broth
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

PREPARATION
1. Prick sweet potatoes in several places with a fork. Microwave on High until just cooked
through, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion
and cook, stirring, until it just begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook,
stirring, for 1 minute more. Stir in juice, green chiles, ginger and allspice. Adjust the
heat so the mixture boils gently; cook for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes and chop into bite-size pieces. Add half to the pot.
Place the other half in a food processor or blender along with broth and peanut
butter. Puree until completely smooth. Add the puree to the pot and stir well to
combine. Thin the bisque with water, if desired. Season with pepper. Heat until hot.
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and
refrigerate for up to 3 days. Thin with
water before reheating, if desired.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 291 calories; 16 g fat (3 g sat , 8
g mono); 30 g carbohydrates; 10 g protein; 6
g fiber; 474 mg sodium; 1011 mg potassium.
1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 high
fat meat, 1/2 fat