Tamarind-Sweet Potato Bisque

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
The pods of the tamarind tree yield a sweet-sour pulp that flavors many Dutch, Indonesian, and East Indian dishes. You can find tamarind paste in specialty food stores or online at www.spicesgalore1.com and www.quickspice.com. A little goes a long way, so measure carefully.
== Ingredients ==
* 3 1/4 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
* 3 cups vegetable broth
* 1 cup water
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup orange juice
* 2 tablespoons plum vinegar
* 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
* 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
* 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 fresh lemongrass stalk, halved lengthwise
== Directions ==
# Place all ingredients in an electric slow cooker.
# Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours.
# Discard lemongrass.
# Place half of potato mixture in a blender, and process until smooth.
# Pour puréed potato mixture into a large bowl.
# Repeat procedure with remaining potato mixture.
Yield: 5 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
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