Cancer Fighting Recipe Soup Recipe

Today’s day in age we are always hearing about the latest food trends-especially in regards to fighting off cancer. We found an astounding article and recipe from the American Institute for Cancer Research! 

We have discussed sweet potato’s nutritious properties in a previous post, but learn even more of its benefits through AICR!

Sweet Potato Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

       2 cartons (32 oz.) low-sodium chicken broth

       1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces

       1 medium onion, chopped

       3 stalks celery, sliced ¼-inch thick

       1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste

       ½ tsp. paprika

       ¼ tsp. ground cumin

       Salt and freshly ground black pepper

       2 cans (15.5 oz.) cannellini (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed

       1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

       1/3 cup fresh basil or parsley, coarsely chopped

 Directions

1. In large pot over high heat, pour in broth and add sweet potatoes, onion, celery, tomato paste, paprika and cumin and bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
2. Stir in beans and chickpeas. Cover and simmer until beans are heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Gently stir soup until well mixed and ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve.
4. For creamy soup, purée a portion of the soup, return to the pot and combine well before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Per serving: 250 calories, 3.5 g total fat (<1 g saturated fat),

42 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 10 g dietary fiber, 480 mg sodium.