Recipe: Two-Potato Bisque (sweet potato and white potato)

Two-Potato Bisque (sweet potato and white potato)
Source: Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission
Recipe by Louisiana Sweet Potato Spokesperson: Holly Clegg
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Potato Soup is a favorite of all and adding yams makes this delicious soup very nutritious.

1 large sweet potato (yam), peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups canned fat-free chicken broth
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup skim milk
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, optional

In a large pot, combine sweet potato, baking potato, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, cayenne and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Pour mixture into food processor and blend until smooth; return to pot. Add buttermilk, skim milk and lime juice. Cook over low heat until heated through; do not boil. Sprinkle cilantro on each serving, if desired.