Serves: 12|Prep: 35 min
Serves: 12|Prep: 35 min
Healthy and filling vegetable soups are excellent winter warmers. Using a sweet root vegetable such as sweet potato and pairing it with coconut milk, cinnamon and pear is a great way to get even the fussiest of eaters to enjoy their soup.
Ingredients
Method
| 1 tbsp of coconut oil | |
| 1 cup of filtered water | |
| ½ cup of brown onion, sliced | |
| ½ cup of leek, finely sliced | |
| 3 cloves of garlic, minced | |
| 4 cups sweet potato, finely chopped or grated | |
| 300ml of vegetable stock | |
| 400ml of coconut milk | |
| ½ tbsp of cinnamon | |
| ½ cup of pear, grated and peeled (optional) | |
| ¼-½ tsp of sea salt (omit for babies) |
| 1. | Heat oil in large , add onion and garlic and saute until glassy. |
| 2. | Add sweet potato and remaining ingredients and bring to the boil. |
| 3. | Reduce heat and simmer for approx 25-30 min. |
| 4. | Allow to cool and process with a hand held blender or place in a processor and process to reach smooth and creamy texture. |
