Description
A cozy and bright carrot and sweet potato soup that offers comfort with a perfect balance of sweet and warm spice.
Ingredients
- Low fat cooking spray
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
- 3 medium sized carrots (chopped)
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp mild chilli powder
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 L vegetable stock
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- A sprinkle of mild chilli powder for garnish
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a large soup pan about 5 times with the low fat cooking spray.
- Heat the soup pan on high, then lower the heat when the oil bubbles.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the carrots and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, adding hot water if necessary.
- Stir in the ground ginger and chilli powder for 30 seconds.
- Add the sweet potato and vegetable stock, simmer for 20-25 minutes until soft.
- Blitz puree in a food processor, return to the pot and re-heat carefully.
- Season to taste, serve, and garnish with the mild chilli powder.
Notes
Great for leftovers; can be frozen for up to three months.