Ingredients
| 3 Pound |
sweet potatoes, peeled and diced |
| |
water, to cover |
| 1 |
medium sweet onion, chopped |
| 4 |
garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 Tablespoon |
butter |
| 1/4 Teaspoon |
cinnamon |
| 1/4 Teaspoon |
salt |
| 1/4 Teaspoon |
freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 1/2 Cup |
chicken broth |
| 2 Cup |
fresh orange juice |
Instructions
Combine the sweet potatoes and water in a large pan and cook, covered, over low heat until potatoes are done. Drain. Sauté the onion and garlic in butter until onion is translucent. Add cinnamon, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes more. Spoon the onion mixture and the sweet potatoes into a blender and blend until smooth. Add the chicken broth and orange juice and mix well. Serve hot or cold. You may garnish with low-fat sour cream and a dash of nutmeg, a little cinnamon or a sprinkle of fresh mint.
