Sweet Potato Soup With Lime

Chef mariajane's Note:

The southwest spice of chili and lime make this soup a smash hit. With the added bonus of yogurt and a little zing of zest, it is truly a sensation!!!!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth, sodium reduced
• 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed (about 2 large)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt, divided (not fat-free)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed

Directions:

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and chili powder; sauté for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add broth and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
2. Transfer to a blender or food processor, in batches, or use an immersion blender in the pot and purée until very smooth, adding some of the milk if necessary to thin. Return soup to pot, if necessary. Stir in milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring until steaming, but do not let boil.
3. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch into 1/2 cup of the yogurt. Stir into soup; heat stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in salt and season to taste with pepper. Stir lime zest and juice into remaining yogurt. Ladle soup into warmed bowls; dollop lime yogurt on top of each serving.