Potato Soup is a favorite of all and adding yams makes this delicious soup very nutritious.
1 large sweet potato (yam), peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups canned fat-free chicken broth
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup skim milk
2 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional
In a large pot, combine sweet potato, baking potato, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, cayenne and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Pour mixture into food processor and blend until smooth; return to pot. Add buttermilk, skim milk and lime juice. Cook over low heat until heated through; do not boil. Sprinkle cilantro on each serving, if desired.
Makes 4 to 6 servings