Recipe: Turkey, Corn, and Sweet Potato Soup (using cooked turkey)

TURKEY, CORN, AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

"This lovely soup mixes the wonderful flavors of early autumn and fall with leftover turkey and a hint of the southwest."

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 scallions, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon butter
5 cups turkey or chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
Salt and pepper
2 cups frozen corn
Cilantro leaves (for garnish)

In a large saucepan saute the onion, scallion, and jalapeno in the butter until the onion is soft.

Add the broth, sweet potatoes, turkey, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Add the corn and cook until the corn is heated through.

Garnish with the cilantro leaves before serving.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Bette, 1999