CREAM OF JALAPENO SOUP RINA-REPOST
Joanie-O
Date:02/05/2000
Author:Dallas and Rina <d.fra...@home.com>
Cream of Jalapeno Soup -Serving Size : 6
1c water 3 jalapenos -- chopped
1 medium yellow onion -- finely chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
2tbsp olive oil
2tbsp all-purpose flour
4c fat-free chicken broth
1 can evaporated skim milk -- (12 oz.)
2 medium sweet potatoes -- cook, peel, & dice
1/4tsp ground allspice
1/2tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pour the water into a medium-size soup pot or saucepan. Add the
jalapenos, onion, and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes or until the
vegetables are softened. Remove to a bowl and reserve. Add the oil in
the same pan and stir in the flour to make a roux. Let the roux cook
until a very light brown. Then gradually stir in the chicken broth and
bring to a boil so that the soup will thicken. Turn the heat down to a
simmer and add the reserved vegetables, along with the milk, sweet
potatoes, allspice, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until the
potatoes are warmed through. Per serving:142 calories, 4g fat, 1mg
cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate,10g protein
Joanie-O
I'm sure that a lot of people are gonna love this one.
Joanie-O
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