Sweet Potato Soup (South Beach Diet Phase 2)

• extra virgin olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• small onion, chopped↗1
• garlic cloves, thinly sliced↗2
• grated fresh ginger2 teaspoons
• dried thyme↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pinch fresh ground pepper↗1 pinch
• medium sweet potatoes, unpeeled↗2
• low sodium chicken broth↗1 1⁄2 cups
• 1% low-fat milk↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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. 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.