Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Mix match of this that and the other to make a great SWEET soup

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 9-10
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 2  large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  small onion, diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar or 1  tablespoon maple syrup
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 3⁄4 cup  fat-free half-and-half
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2  tablespoons flat leaf parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Place potatoes, cut sides down, in a microwave-safe dish. Add 1/4 cup water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 15 minutes. Cool slighty; discard potato skins.
2. Heat a soup pot on med-high heat. Add oil and onion; saute 1 minute Stir in cumin, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, ginger and brown sugar. Add stock to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Puree with an immersion mixer, adding half-and-half throughout.
3. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley.