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Sweet Potato Soup

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/10 recipe
Calories 130
Calories from Fat 5
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 115 mg
Total Carbohydrate 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 11 g
Proteins 6 g
Vitamin A 300% DV
Vitamin C 25% DV
Calcium 15% DV
Iron 8% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Servings and Times

Servings 10
Preparation Time 10 hours

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.5

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Leeks, chopped 2
Onions, chopped 2
Rib celery, chopped 4
Chicken broth, low sodium 2 cups
Parsley flakes 1 tablespoon
Tarragon 1 teaspoon
Water 5 cups
Black pepper 1 teaspoon
Fat-free evaporated milk 1 can (13 ounces)
Chopped chives 2 tablespoons
  1. Directions
  2. Combine all ingredients except milk and chives in slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours, or high 3-4 hours.
  4. Stir in milk during last hour.
  5. If desired, mash potatoes before serving and garnish with chives.

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 0; Vegetables: 1; Meat: 0; Milk: 0; Fat: 0; Carbs: 1; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.