Sweet Potato Soup (South Beach Diet Phase 2)

From newest book. Haven't tried.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2  teaspoons  grated fresh ginger
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch fresh ground pepper
• 2  medium sweet potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 1⁄2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1  cup 1% low-fat milk

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, pierce 2 medium, unpeeled sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Cook in microwave until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool briefly, peel and add flesh to the pan. Add broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then simmer 5 minutes. Transfer soup in batches to blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and heat through. Adjust seasonings and serve hot.