Yam Soup With Yogurt

Published February 22, 1992

Total Time
40 minutes
Rating
4(30)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 - 6 servings
  • 6 medium yams, about 2 pounds, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 1 red onion, peeled, coarsely chopped

  • 1 small clove garlic, peeled, finely chopped

  • 3 carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped

  • 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 ½ quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 6 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt

  • 6 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, finely chopped

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)

57 grams carbs; 9 milligrams cholesterol; 299 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 4 grams fat; 8 grams fiber; 586 milligrams sodium; 10 grams protein; 8 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put the yams, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme and chicken broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the yams are tender, about 30 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Puree the vegetables and broth in a blender until smooth. Pass the soup through a sieve. Continue to puree and strain until all of the vegetables and broth have been used. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with dollops of yogurt and chopped parsley.

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Great soup! Topped with cilantro instead of parsley and it really made all flavors pop!

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