Sweet Potato Soup

November 7, 2009 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged soup

Ingredients

• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 3-4 large beetroots (approx. 250g)
• 1 large sweet potato
• 1-2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1.25L vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 3 tbsp sunflower oil
• fresh coriander

Preparation method

1.   Gently heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and sweat until tender (5 mins should do it). Add in the cumin seeds and allow to infuse for a minute.
2.   Meanwhile, chop the beetroot and sweet potato into cubes. Add to the onions and stir briefly.
3.   Add the stock and gently simmer for 15-20 minutes (until the beetroot is soft). Remove from the heat and blend with a hand held blender.
4.   Return to the hob, add the sherry vinegar and some chopped coriander leaves. Serve immediatel