Sweet Potato Bisque

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion -- chopped
• 3 cups chunks fresh sweet potatoes -- (1/2-inch) peeled or 3 (15-ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
• 2 cups canned chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup skim milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, melt butter and sauté onion until tender, about 4 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Pour mixture into food processor and blend until smooth; return to pot. Add thyme, cayenne and milk and cook over low heat just until heated through. Season to taste.