Curried Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe

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The flavor of curry is subtle in this creamy, comforting chowder. For fun, I sometimes sprinkle individual servings with pumpkin or sunflower kernels.

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Curried Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
2/3 cup finely chopped green onions
4 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

Place 2 in. of water in a large saucepan; add sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. In another large saucepan, combine the flour, curry powder, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth. Add the sweet potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peas and cream; heat through (do not boil). Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 272 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 563 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Curried Sweet Potato Chowder in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p63