Carrot and Yam Soup

Most of us know that yam is very good for health. But finding a healthful vegetarian yam recipe without calorie laden stuffing is very difficult. One day when I was browsing through a cookbook, I came across a soup recipe made with carrots and potato. I wondered how the soup would taste if I replace the potato with Yam. So I tried making it at home. The sweetness of the yam went very well with the sweetness of the carrots and together with the flavor of coriander it was a recipe to keep.



Ingredients

Yam – 2 Cups cut into large cubes
Carrots – 2 Cups cut into large cubes
Onion – 1 Medium finely chopped
Garlic – 1 clove finely minced
Coriander Powder – 1 Tsp
Chili Powder – ¼ Tsp
Salt – To taste
Black Pepper – To Taste
Cilantro – ½ Tsp finely chopped
Olive Oil – 1 Tsp
Water - 2 Cups

Directions

• Heat the oil in a large sauce pan and then sauté the garlic and onions.
• Once translucent, add the yam and carrots and let it sweat for 2 minutes.
• Add water and salt and let the water come to a boil. Then simmer for 5 minutes.
• Cool and then blend into a smooth soup in a blender.
• Return soup to the saucepan add the coriander powder, chili powder and black pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and croutons.
• Serve Hot.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts Source: http://www.nutritiondata.com/

Disclaimer: Nutrition Facts are approximate