INGREDIENTS
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into small cubes
2 small shallots, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced (or 2 tablespoons of pre-minced)
2 Tablespoons olive oil, in spritz bottle if possible
Freshly ground pepper and salt to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium, divided
1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, divided
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PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place nonstick foil on a roasting tray and spritz with olive oil. Place prepared sweet potatoes, shallots, and garlic on the tray. Spritz generously with olive oil (or use about 1 tablespoon). Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Mix well. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, stirring every 5–8 minutes (be sure to keep an eye on the shallots, so they do not burn). Remove from oven and cool slightly.
Place 2 cups of vegetable broth in a blender. Carefully add sweet potato mixture and blend for 1–2 minutes, adding more broth until a smooth, soupy texture. If your blender has the warming option, go for it! If not, place in a soup pot with a lid, bring to a boil, lower and keep warm until serving. Makes 4 1-cup or 8 1/2-cup servings. Top with 1–2 tablespoons of yogurt, or 1/4 cup if consuming as your meal. Garnish with fresh herbs. *This soup contains approximately 500 mg sodium per cup; 250 mg sodium per half-cup.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange — any color combo), chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (13.5-ounce) cans light coconut milk
4–5 cups vegetable broth, low sodium (*or thai coconut broth)
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or 2 cups cubed tofu
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus for garnish
1 8-ounce packages rice stick noodles
Optional toppings: fresh lime wedges, crushed peanuts, siracha
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PREPARATION
Place a large soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and warm 1–2 minutes. Add onion and bell peppers and cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add curry powder and cayenne and stir until well combined. Add coconut milk and broth and bring to a boil. Add rice stick noodles and continue to boil for 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium and add shredded chicken or tofu and cilantro, and cook until warm. Continue to add broth until a soupy, desired consistency. Garnish with cilantro and serve with optional toppings. *This soup contains less than 600 mg sodium per cup; less than 300 mg sodium per half-cup.