Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Soup

• servings: 1 serving
• total time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried minced onion

1 teaspoon dried celery flakes, optional

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Optional: Sour cream and pepitas

Directions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except sour cream and pepitas. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours.

Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, top servings with sour cream and pepitas.

Nutrition

• Calories: 215
• Total Fat: 3g fat (2g saturated fat
• Cholesterol: 8mg
• Sodium: 637mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 43g carbohydrate (18g su
• Dietary Fiber: 5g fiber)
• Protein: 5g protein.