SLOW-COOKER SWEET POTATO CHOCOLATE MOLE SOUP

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup image

This recipe is perfect for those days when you're craving something just a little bit different. It's spicy, flavorful and a great excuse to open up a bar of chocolate (if you're the type of person who needs an excuse!). -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tequila, optional
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
Optional: cubed avocado, Cotija cheese, chopped onion, corn and cilantro leaves.

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and seasonings; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. If desired, add in tequila, stirring constantly., Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add broths and sweet potatoes. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 6-8 hours. Stir in chocolate until melted. Cool soup slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve with avocado and Cotija cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges