Saturday 19 October 2013

Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut & Lime


Comforting, interesting and healthy...and so easy to make.  Thank you to a foody friend of mine for this lovely recipe.
This soup packs such a flavour punch you could serve it as an 'amuse bouche' at a posh dinner party...or make up a big freezer batch to liven up your weekday lunch whenever you want it.

Ingredients
750 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 2" cubes
1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1-2 stp red Thai Curry Paste
tbsp olive oil
1ltr chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 can coconut milk
Freshly squeezed lime juice

Method
1. Heat oil in a large heavy based pan and fry onions for 5-10 mins until softened and golden.
2. Add curry paste and fry for a further 2-3 mins
3. Add sweet potatoes and stock, bring to boil then reduce to a simmer for 20-30 mins until potatoes tender.
4. Add coconut milk then puree smooth with handheld blender.
5. Season to taste.  
6. Serve with generous squeeze of fresh lime juice in each bowl.

Why is it Good Mood Food?
Low GI to keep you going for longer.
Vitamin C from the sweet potatoes aids absorption of essential brain chemicals.
It's great comfort food with not too many calories!