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New England Sweet Potato Soup
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New England Sweet Potato Soup
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs(low) or 3-4 hours (high)
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New England Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 - 3
    pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2
    cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1/4
    cup maple-flavor syrup
  • 1
    clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2
    teaspoon dried sage, crushed
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/8
    teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2
    14 ounce cans chicken broth
  • 1
    cup water
  • 1/2
    cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk
  • Crisp-cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
  • Sliced green onion (optional)
Directions

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine sweet potatoes, onion, maple-flavor syrup, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper. Pour broth and the water over all.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.

3. Using a potato masher, mash the soup until desired consistency.* Whisk in half-and-half until well mixed. If desired, sprinkle each serving with crumbled bacon and green onion. Makes 6 servings.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Tip *Note:For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
Nutrition Facts (New England Sweet Potato Soup)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • Calories 192,
  • Protein (gm) 3,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 39,
  • Fat, total (gm) 3,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 9,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 15,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 189,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 5,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 2,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 20,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 712,
  • Potassium (mg) 535,
  • Calcium (DV %) 81,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (10)
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diannevhunt1 wrote:

This was a good dish. Once the potatoes were softened in the crockpot, I removed a lot of the broth before mashing. I didn't have an immersion blender so I used my regular blender to get that smooth consistency. Next time I will try using brown sugar instead of maple syrup.

10/16/2011 05:45:40 PM Report Abuse
judys49 wrote:

I really liked this soup. Instead of adding the maple syrup to the soup pot, I just drizzled a tiny bit in the bowl as a garnish.

10/4/2011 06:22:25 PM Report Abuse
buzzbw2 wrote:

I make as a side sometimes but with less water, syrup & only 1/4 cup onions. Otherwise great.

10/3/2011 03:53:17 PM Report Abuse
pakertai wrote:

My father shared some of this soup with me. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful recipe. Because sweet potatoes are more healthy for you, and they taste similar to squash, they make a great main ingredient. Keep the recipes coming, Better Homes and Gardens! Thank youl

4/24/2010 12:56:35 PM Report Abuse
jknie1 wrote:

KNiebur says..I love sweet potatoes so I'm excited about trying this. I wouldn't add the syrup though, that would make it far too sweet.....

4/21/2010 11:37:50 AM Report Abuse
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