Sweet potatoes are a great source of beta-carotene, vitamin A, and healthy (or low glycemic index) carbohydrates. This fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie soup provides major health benefits from the sweet potato, a superfood.

Ingredients
3 cups water
3 cups peeled, diced sweet potato
1/4 cup julienne-cut peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add sweet potato, ginger, sugar and salt.
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer 30 minutes till the sweet potato is tender.
Place half the soup in a blender; process until smooth.
Add this pureed mixture back to the saucepan mix; cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutritional Information
Calories per serving: 89
Fat per serving: 0.0g
Saturated fat per serving: 0.0g
Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g
Protein per serving: 1g
Carbohydrates per serving: 21g
Fiber per serving: 2g
Cholesterol per serving: 0.0mg
Iron per serving: 0.0mg
Sodium per serving: 306mg
Calcium per serving: 18mg