Sunday, July 17, 2011

sweet sweet potato














The sweetest sweet potato made into a delicious mid afternoon winter soup snack...

ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
3 chicken stock cubes
1 tablespoon of each parsley, thyme, coriander
2 teaspoons coriander
1-2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped
2 pears, peeled, cored, chopped
to serve:
1/4 cup natural yogurt
1/4 cup fresh herbs (coriander, dill, thyme), chopped
garlic & cheese toast

to do
Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat and add onion. Cook onion for 3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, stock cubes, herbs and spices, stirring cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add sweet potato, pears and approximately 4 cups water, bring mixture to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
Transfer mixture to a blender jug and pulse until smooth. Add extra water if a thinner texture is desired.
Serve and eat.
love amie x



1 comment:

The Courageous Cupcake said...

OH yum!! I have raised $300 with my soup kitchen at work for the RSPCA!!