Harvest Rice Soup

Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1/2 cup chopped Onion 
* 1 tablespoon margarine 
* 3/4 pound sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and diced 
* 2 10-1/2-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted 
* 2 cups water, divided 
* 2 cups cooked rice 
* 2 tablespoons sherry 
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 
* 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt 
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
* Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional) 
== Directions ==
# Cook Onion in margarine in Dutch oven. 
# Stir in sweet potatoes, broth and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. 
# Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. 
# Transfer sweet potato mixture and remaining 1 cup water to blender; process until smooth. #Return to Dutch oven; stir in rice, sherry and nutmeg. 
# Cook 5 minutes or until heated through. 
# Ladle into soup bowls. 
# Combine yogurt and brown sugar; dollop by tablespoon on each serving of soup. 
# Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired. 
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Category:American Soups
Category:Budget Friendly Vegetable Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Sherry Recipes
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Category:Sweet potato Recipes
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