Sweet potatoes are very versatile and full of nutrients like in this Healthy Homemade Chicken Soup recipe. The ONIE Project has lots of great tips and guides on sweet potatoes, check it out here!

1. Enjoy sweet potatoes in a variety of ways:
roasted, sautéed, mashed, baked or grated.
Leave the skin on for added fiber & nutrients!
August - October
Choose small to medium potatoes with smooth,
firm skin. Avoid cut or bruised potatoes.
SWEET POTATOES
Keep in cool, dry place up to 2 weeks.
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How to Select
How to Store
Helpful Tips
Enjoy sweet potatoes in a variety of ways:
roasted, sautéed, mashed, baked or grated.
Leave the skin on for added fiber & nutrients!
August - October
Choose small to medium potatoes with smooth,
firm skin. Avoid cut or bruised potatoes.
SWEET POTATOES
Keep in cool, dry place up to 2 weeks.
www.onieproject.org
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP]. To find out more, call your local
Department of Human Services (DHS) Office at 1.866.411.1877. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
In Season
How to Select
How to Store
Helpful Tips

2. Recipe: Hearty Homestyle Chicken Soup
1. In a large stockpot, bring broth & water to
a boil on medium-high. Add potatoes &
simmer 7 minutes or until almost tender.
2. Add barley, greens, mushrooms, garlic
powder & pepper flakes. Mix well & simmer
5 minutes.
3. Add chicken & pepper; simmer 8-10
minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Divide soup evenly into serving bowls, top with cheese & serve
immediately!
• 4 cups unsalted chicken
broth
• 6 cups water
• 2 large sweet potatoes,
cubed
• 1 cup uncooked quick
barley
• 1 (10 oz) bag collard greens, shredded
• 1 (8 oz) carton fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
cubed
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Ingredients:
Preparation:
8Servings:
Est. Time: 30 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/8th
recipe (490g)
Servings Per Recipe 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
Total Fat 3.5g
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fats 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 180mg
Total Carbohydrate 35g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 4g
Protein 19g
Vitamin A 180% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 8% Iron 8%
*Percent Daily Values is based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs
Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less Than 2300mg 2300mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Fiber 25g 30g
Calories per gram
Fat 9 • Carbohydrates 4 • Protein 4
% Daily Value
Calories from Fat 30
4%
6%
10%
8%
10%
25%
Recipe: Hearty Homestyle Chicken Soup
1. In a large stockpot, bring broth & water to
a boil on medium-high. Add potatoes &
simmer 7 minutes or until almost tender.
2. Add barley, greens, mushrooms, garlic
powder & pepper flakes. Mix well & simmer
5 minutes.
3. Add chicken & pepper; simmer 8-10
minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Divide soup evenly into serving bowls, top with cheese & serve
immediately!
• 4 cups unsalted chicken
broth
• 6 cups water
• 2 large sweet potatoes,
cubed
• 1 cup uncooked quick
barley
• 1 (10 oz) bag collard greens, shredded
• 1 (8 oz) carton fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
cubed
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Ingredients:
Preparation:
8Servings:
Est. Time: 30 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/8th
recipe (490g)
Servings Per Recipe 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
Total Fat 3.5g
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fats 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 180mg
Total Carbohydrate 35g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 4g
Protein 19g
Vitamin A 180% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 8% Iron 8%
*Percent Daily Values is based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs
Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less Than 2300mg 2300mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Fiber 25g 30g
Calories per gram
Fat 9 • Carbohydrates 4 • Protein 4
% Daily Value
Calories from Fat 30
4%
6%
10%
8%
10%
25%