Sweet potato soup

Sweet potato soup is a hearty soup with a rich flavour and a bit of a kick from garlic and chilli. Add some beans and refreshing lime for variation.

Ingredients
Sweet potatoes | 400 g |
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Yellow onions | 2 |
Garlic cloves | 3 |
Red chillies | 2 |
Butter and rapeseed oil | 1 tbsp |
Vegetable stock | 3 tbsp |
Water | 700 ml |
Cooking cream | 250 ml |
Cooked white beans | 1 tin |
Lime fruit (unwaxed) zest and juice | 1 |
Serve with:
Tortilla chips | |
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Avocados, diced | |
Ground coriander |
Instructions
Tip
To add to the Mexican influence in this recipe, add some ground cumin with your onions and garlic when frying.
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On a blustery autumn evening when the rain is battering the windows, this creamy, warming soup will take the chill off and give your spirits an unexpected lift. Pair it with a green salad and some crusty bread for a simple meal that's elegant enough to share.
Tips for a more luxurious sweet potato soup
Sautéing your onions in pure butter until they are golden is a good way to create depth of flavour. And before you serve your soup, you can boost its glam factor by topping it with a swirl of sour cream and a sprinkling of toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds.