Sweet Potato Soup

I want to talk about the benefits of Sweet Potatoes. I've been a Vegetarian for 25 years and I try not to eat Complex Carbohydrates and Simple Sugar. In my research I've discovered the benefits of Sweet Potatoes so I want to start with that.

The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes:

They're considered one of the Super Foods, low in fat, packed with nutrients and a versatile, healthy vegetable.
They rank low on the glycemic index and have less of an effect on blood glucose levels.
If you're dieting by cutting calories, Sweet Potatoes help you get the maximum amount of nutrition.
Their carbohydrates and high fiber will help you to feel full for a longer period of time, which helps promote weight loss.
They offer a variety of antioxidants.
They protect your body from free radical damage and promote a healthy gut and brain.
They're rich in Beta Carotene which converts to Vitamin A and is used to form light detecting receptors in your eyes.

Here are some of the various ways to enjoy them:
Thin Sliced Baked Chips
Fries made in an Air Fryer
Mashed with Milk, Herbs and Seasonings.
Baked Whole
Hash: Peeled, diced and cooked with diced Onions
Soup

Here are some additional healthy Root Vegetables:
Onions
Turnips
Rutabaga
Ginger
Beets
Garlic
Radishes
Fennel
Carrots
Celery Root
Turmeric


Sweet Potato Soup.

Here's what you'll need:
An Immersion Blender


A Large Soup Pot:

1 C diced Celery
1 C diced Onion
1 Pound of Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed.
3 C Vegetable Broth
1 TBS fresh chopped Basil
1/8 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper

In a Large Soup Pot on Medium Heat:
Oil, until Hot.
Add:
Onion
Sauté until tender.

Add:
Potatoes
Broth
Basil
Salt
Pepper
Bring to a Boil.
Reduce Heat to Simmer.
Cook for 3 minutes.
Remove from Heat.
Purée with an Immersion Blender until Creamy Smooth.

Serve Hot.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!