Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons avocado oil

• 1 teaspoon mild yellow curry powder

• a pinch of ground nutmeg

• salt and pepper to taste

• 2 large onions, peeled, finely diced

• 2 celery sticks, chopped

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small blocks

• juice of 1 orange

• rind from 1 orange

• 1 cup canned coconut milk

• 4 cups low sodium broth

• fresh parsley or pumpkin seeds for garnishing

Putting it All Together

1. Sauté the onions in avocado oil. Add celery and cook for 2 minutes.

2. Add curry powder and sweet potatoes. Stir, place lid on pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Add nutmeg, broth, orange juice and rind.

3. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender.

4. Using a hand blender, blend until smooth. Pour back into pot and add the coconut milk. Heat gently (do not boil). Add the salt and pepper.

5. Pour into bowls. Garnish with a swirl of canned coconut milk or coconut cream and a sprig of parsley or pumpkin seeds. Serves 6.

Enjoy!