Sweet Potato Soup

During the cold days of Fall and Winter, try this smooth and tasty soup. Not only is this great for the cold weather but it is perfect for the Fall and early Winter for those wanting to take advantage of the in season produce. This recipe is brought to us by Dannon. Take advantage of their easy to find coupons to make this very budget friendly recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1-1/2 qt. chicken broth
• 1-3/4 cup Dannon® Plain Yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley or cilantro
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions:

• 1. In a soup pot heat oil. Add onions and cumin and sauté 3-4 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup 20-25 minutes.
• 2. Puree soup with 1-1/2 cups Dannon® Plain Yogurt and parsley or cilantro. Serve each portion of soup with a dollop of remaining yogurt and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

Yields: 12 Servings (8 oz. per serving