Low-Calorie • vegetarian • Gluten-Free

Active 30 min

Total 30 min

Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque

This rich vegetarian soup is inspired by the flavors of West African peanut soup. We’ve given it the added jolt of hot green chiles, but you can use mild if you prefer. For a variation, stir in your favorite greens and, if you like, try chopped peanuts and scallions for a different garnish.

• 2 large sweet potatoes (10-12 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 3 cups reduced-sodium tomato-vegetable juice blend or tomato juice
• 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles, preferably hot, drained
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 15-ounce can vegetable broth
• ½ cup smooth natural peanut butter
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

1. Prick sweet potatoes in several places with a fork. Microwave on High until just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until it just begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Stir in juice, green chiles, ginger and allspice. Adjust the heat so the mixture boils gently; cook for 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes and chop into bite-size pieces. Add half to the pot. Place the other half in a food processor or blender along with broth and peanut butter. Puree until completely smooth.

4. Add the puree to the pot and stir well to combine. Thin the bisque with water, if desired. Season with pepper. Heat until hot. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

►► MAKE AHEAD: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Thin with water before reheating, if desired.

Serves 5: About 1½ cups each

Calories 302 | Fat 16g (sat 2g) | Cholesterol 0mg | Carbs 29g | Total sugars 12g (added 0g) | Protein 9g | Fiber 6g | Sodium 490mg | Potassium 862mg.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (294% daily value) | Vitamin C (103% dv).