Since there is about five times the amount of the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin A in a medium sweet potato, they are high on the list of foods that may reduce the risk of cancer.
Ingredients
1/2
cup chopped onion
1
small jalapeño pepper,* minced
1
teaspoon margarine
5
cups turkey broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2
pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2
cups cooked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2
teaspoon salt
1-1/2
cups frozen corn
Fresh cilantro (optional)
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber or plastic gloves when handling peppers and do not touch eyes. Wash hands after handling.
In 5-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, cook and stir onion and jalapeño pepper in margarine 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add broth, potatoes, turkey and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in corn. Increase heat to medium and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
To serve, spoon 1 cup soup into bowl and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
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