Ingredients
- 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
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
436 calories; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 76 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 22 grams protein; 5 milligrams cholesterol; 2717 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 – 6 servings
Preparation
- 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.
- 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.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with dollops of yogurt and chopped parsley.
40 minutes
Dining and Cooking