Creamy Low Fat Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy Low Fat Sweet Potato Soup

This creamy low-fat soup gets its creamy texture from pureed sweet potatoes and goes perfectly paired with a light sandwich or salad.Since Creamy Sweet Potato Soup can be prepared quickly, in just under 15 minutes, it’s perfect to make in the morning to take to work.

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes (halved lengthwise (about 2 large))
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 bacon slices (cooked and crumbled)
• 1 ounce fresh Parmesan cheese (shaved (about 1/4 cup))
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)

1. Place potatoes, cut sides down, in an 11 x 7-inch microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/4 cup water; cover with plastic wrap.Microwave at HIGH 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly; discard potato skins.
2. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion; sauté 1 minute or until translucent.Stir in cumin and red pepper.Add stock to pan; bring to a boil. Place half of sweet potato and half of stock mixture in a blender.Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters); blend until smooth.Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining sweet potato and stock mixture.Stir in salt.Divide soup evenly among 6 bowls; sprinkle cooked bacon and Parmesan cheese evenly over top.Garnish with parsley, if desired.