{"id":628,"date":"2009-10-10T17:10:00","date_gmt":"2009-10-10T22:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parentingzoo.com\/members\/?p=628"},"modified":"2009-10-02T17:59:56","modified_gmt":"2009-10-02T22:59:56","slug":"corn-and-sweet-potato-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parentingzoo.com\/members\/?p=628","title":{"rendered":"Corn and Sweet Potato Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image by sonicwalker<\/a> via Flickr<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

I haven’t had a chance to make this one yet but doesn’t it sound yummy?<\/p>\n

(Serves 6)<\/p>\n

Ingredients:
\n1 large yellow onion, chopped
\n2 cups water
\n2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
\n1 \u00bd tbsp olive oil
\n4 cups vegetable stock
\n3 cups corn, tinned
\n1 red bell pepper, minced
\n1 fresh jalapeno, minced
\n1 cup milk
\nJuice of \u00bd lemon
\nSalt
\nCayenne pepper
\n2 -3 tbsp cream
\nParsley or cilantro for garnish<\/p>\n

Instructions:
\nPlace diced sweet potatoes, water and vegetable stock in a pot and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. <\/p>\n

In the meantime, heat olive oil in a skillet, add onion and a pinch of salt, and fry until nice and brown. <\/p>\n

Add the onions to the potatoes. Mix well. Pur\u00e9e the soup with a blender. Once smooth, add corn, peppers and milk and simmer until tender. Then mix in lemon juice and a bit of cayenne pepper and salt. Stir in cream and serve immediately. <\/p>\n

Serve with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and nice crusty bread. <\/p>\n

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