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Cream of Yam and Spinach Soup
Healthy Christmas Recipe

Spinach and yams join together to produce this sensational, creamy, rich-flavored soup.

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 (16-ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
3 cups fresh yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and diced, OR,
1 (29 ounce) can yams, drained
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves, stemmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup sliced green onion stems (scallions)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In a large heavy pot, coated with nonstick cooking spray, and over a medium-high heat, cook the onion, celery, red bell pepper and garlic until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the flour and gradually add the chicken broth, whisking until the soup is blended. Add the sweet potatoes and bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook approximately 20 minutes* or until the potatoes are very tender.

Add the spinach, milk, green onion stems, salt and pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted and soup well-heated and thickened, about 5 minutes.

Recipe makes 8 servings.

*Note: If using canned yams, cut in small chunks and stir in at the end of cooking.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 208
Total fat: 1g
Carbohydrate: 40g
Cholesterol: 1g
Sodium: 197mg
Protein: 11g
Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1/2 Milk or Other Carbohydrate

See also:
Low Carb Beef, Spinach and Egg Scramble
Low Carb Spinach Haters Spinach Dish
Low Fat Fruited Spinach Salad Recipe
Spinach Salad
No Guilt Radiatore with Sausage and Spinach
Cranberry Spinach Salad
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