Chilled Soup Recipe:Tropical Sweet Potato Soup

Tropical Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes ( or yams), peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Procedures:

1. In a saucepan, cook sweet potatoes for 8 to 10 minutes in boiling water just until tender. Do not overcook. Drain and toss with lemon juice; set aside. Add the celery, green onions, pineapple chunks, and pecans.
2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange rind, orange juice, honey, ginger, and salt. Mix the mayonnaise dressing with the sweet potato mixture, tossing gently. Serve immediately or cover and chill.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.