Chilled Sweet Potato Soup - Our Approach to Senior Living

Chilled Sweet Potato Soup
Created by Executive Chef Ed Padden, CEC, CDM, CFPP Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt Serves 10
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic—minced 1/2 cup celery—diced 1/2 cup onion—diced 1/2 cup leeks—diced 2 quarts low sodium chicken broth 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes—peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg 2 ounces maple syrup 1 teaspoon salt 5 ounces evaporated skim milk 1/4 cup currants 1/4 cup sliced almonds—toasted 1 cup heavy cream—whipped Directions: Saut� garlic, celery, onions and leeks in a small amount of chicken broth until tender. Add potatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Pur�e and chill. Just before serving add maple syrup, salt and milk. Mix well. Garnish each serving with currants, almonds and whipped cream.
Nutritional Information: Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 241 Calories; 11g Fat (40.0% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 33mg Cholesterol; 667mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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