SWEET POTATO VICHYSSOISE

By

South Beach Diet

  • 6
  • 15 mins
  • 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 chopped leeks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Cup lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup 1% Milk

Preparation

Step 1

Pierce 2 medium unpeeled sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Cook in a micowave until tender, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 chopped leeks; 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper; cover and cook until leeks are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove potatoes from microwave, cool briefly, then scrape out the flesh and add to the pan. Add 1 cup lower-sodium chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool briefly. Transfer to a blender and puree for 1 minute. Add 1 cup 1% milk and puree until smooth. Transfer soup to a covered container and refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle each serving with chopped chives and serve cold.