SO Two-Potato Bisque
Two-Potato Bisque
Ingredients:
1 Large sweet potato (yam), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes or 1 (15oz.) can sweet potatoes
1 Large baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Large onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 Teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Cups canned fat-free chicken broth
1 Cup low-fat buttermilk
1 Cup skim milk
2 Tablespoon lime juice
3 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions:
In a large pot, combine sweet potato, baking potato, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, cayenne and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Pour mixture into food processor and blend until smooth; return to pot. Add buttermilk, skim milk and lime juice. Cook over low heat until heated through; do not boil. Sprinkle cilantro on each serving, if desired.
Note: If using canned yams, cut in small chunks and stir in at the end of cooking.