Anti-Inflammatory Sweet Potato Soup

Name: Anti-Inflammatory Sweet Potato Soup
Total time: 60
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups low-fat chicken broth; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; ½ cup finely chopped white onion; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional); 2 cups soy milk; salt to taste; 1 cup cubed, cooked chicken (Optional); 1 cup sliced canned carrots, drained (Optional)

Recipe by LeroyDickson from allrecipes.com

Dinner 60 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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3 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups low-fat chicken broth
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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½ cup finely chopped white onion
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½ teaspoon ground turmeric

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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
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⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
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2 cups soy milk
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salt to taste
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1 cup cubed, cooked chicken (Optional)
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1 cup sliced canned carrots, drained (Optional)

Instructions

Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Combine olive oil and flour in a heavy pot over medium-low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms and turns a light caramel color. Add broth and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in sweet potatoes, onion, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and red pepper flakes. Bring back to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes more.
Remove soup from heat and allow to cool slightly. Fill a blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into another pot. Repeat with remaining soup.
Mix soy milk into the pureed soup and heat until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt. Add chicken and carrots for more texture.