Yam Soup With Yogurt Recipe

Name: Yam Soup With Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium yams, about 2 pounds, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 red onion, peeled, coarsely chopped; 1 small clove garlic, peeled, finely chopped; 3 carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped; 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 6 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt; 6 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, finely chopped

Servings: persons

6 medium yams, about 2 pounds, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 red onion, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 small clove garlic, peeled, finely chopped
3 carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
6 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, finely chopped

1
Put the yams, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme and chicken broth in a large pot.
2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Lower the heat and simmer until the yams are tender, about 30 minutes.
4
Puree the vegetables and broth in a blender until smooth.
5
Pass the soup through a sieve.
6
Continue to puree and strain until all of the vegetables and broth have been used.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with dollops of yogurt and chopped parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium yams, about 2 pounds, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 red onion, peeled, coarsely chopped, 1 small clove garlic, peeled, finely chopped, 3 carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Yam Soup With Yogurt falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Yam Soup With Yogurt

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