Sweet Potato and White Bean Soup

This one is a recipe I have used for years.  It is from the Pillsbury Low-Fat Cook Book (with variations).

Brown
1 cup chopped onion and
1 tsp minced garlic in
2 Tbsp margarine

Pour into a crock-pot and add
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 can vegetable broth
3 sweet potatoes, pealed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup dried white beans (Great Northern, or Cannellini work well)

Cook on low for 8+ hours
15 minutes before serving add
1 1/2 cup frozen corn (thawed
1/2 cup milk

Remove 1 cup of soup and blend in a blender.  Return it to the soup as a thickener.

This is a low-fat soup high in vitamin A, C, Calcium and Iron. It is gluten free. 

For a low-fat vegan version omit margarine (spray a little cooking spray in the skillet instead) and use low-fat almond milk (Silk makes a good option) instead of milk.