Caribbean Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

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Sweet potatoes and yams thrive on many of the caribbean islands. They show up in everything from soups to desserts. This soup is creamy, sweet and very tasty.

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Steps

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Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a sharp knife and bake in a 350f oven 1 hour or until tender.

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When cool enough to handle , peel , place in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.

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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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Add onion , celery , garlic and basil.

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Cook , stirring frequently , 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Add small amounts of water as necessary , about a tablespoon at a time to prevent sticking.

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Gradually sit milk into saucepan.

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Add mashed sweet potatoes , salt , pepper , and allspice.

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Cook , stirring frequently , until soup just begins to boil.

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Serve right away or remove from heat and cover until serving time.

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Ingredients

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sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, onion, celery, garlic clove, dried basil, skim milk, salt, pepper, ground allspice