Sweet potato soup is a big bowl of comfort. It’s vegan, has cheap ingredients, is quick and easy to make. It can also be frozen for future lunches and dinners. Perfection!.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
4cm/1½ inches fresh root ginger, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp dried red chilli flakes
700g/1lb 10oz sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Heat the oil in a large, lidded saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until softened. Stir in the ginger, garlic and chilli flakes and fry for 2–3 minutes, or until fragrant.
Stir in the sweet potatoes and stock. Turn up the heat and bring the pan to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.
Remove the pan from the heat and blend the soup, using a stick blender, until smooth. Alternatively, tip it into a food processor and blend. Season to taste and serve.
Recipe Tips
Freeze in individual portions for up to three months. Defrost completely before heating through in a saucepan or in the microwave.
For fun garnishes, drizzle a little coconut milk or cream into each bowl, or sprinkle over some freshly chopped coriander, or fry up a pinch of cumin seeds and chilli flakes in a little oil and swirl into the soup.
Source: BBC FOODS
