Sweet Potato Apple Soup

This heart healthy holiday recipes is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. 

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
• 1 small parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• salt to taste
• 6 cup(s) vegetable stock or low-sodium broth
• 1 dash(es) apple cider
• 1 teaspoon(s) green Tabasco sauce
• finely diced Granny Smith apple and minced parsley,  for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with the parsnip, garlic, olive oil and salt. Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
2. In a blender, puree half of the vegetables with 3 cups of the stock; transfer to a large saucepan. Repeat with the remaining vegetables and stock. Add the apple cider and Tabasco and heat through. Season with salt. Serve with the diced apple and minced parsley.

Nutritional Information
(per serving)  Calories-216, Total fat-5.4g, Cholesterol-0, Sodium-0, Carbohydrates-0, Protein-0.