Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Scant pinch ground cinnamon
  • Finely chopped scallions, green parts only
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

      240 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 50 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 14 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 713 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

6 servings

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan or soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until just soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and stock and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender or a food processor, purée contents of pot, in batches if necessary, until smooth.
  3. Reheat soup, stirring in jalapeño, corn, molasses, salt, cayenne, black pepper and cinnamon. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve, topped with scallions.

25 minutes

Dining and Cooking