Velvety Yam Soup
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | ¼ recipe |
Calories | 230 |
Calories from Fat | 5 |
Total Fat | 0 g |
Saturated Fat | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 170 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 49 g |
Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
Sugars | 13 g |
Proteins | 9 g |
Vitamin A | 15% DV |
Vitamin C | 15% DV |
Calcium | 30% DV |
Iron | 8% DV |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients | Measures |
---|---|
Yams or sweet potatoes | 2 medium (about 8 ounces) |
Medium leeks | 2 |
Fat-free chicken stock | 2 tablespoons |
Dried dill | ½ teaspoon |
Evaporated skim milk | 1½ cups |
- Directions
- Peel the yams or sweet potatoes, and slice into ¾ inch chunks. Place in a 1½ quart casserole dish.
- Trim the leeks, slit lengthwise, and wash well to remove all grit. Coarsely chop and add to the dish.
- Stir in the stock and dill.
- Cover the dish with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes, or until the yams or sweet potatoes are just tender.
- Let stand for 4 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender.
- Pour the milk into a 2 cup glass container and microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until warm. Add to the blender and puree.
- Serve warm.
Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 0; Vegetables: 1; Meat: 0; Milk: 1; Fat: 0; Carbs: 2; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association
Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers.
Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.
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