Val's "Best Of My Love" Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

A comforting soup which can be eaten by itself or could be the base to additions such as smoked turkey or bacon, wild rice and so much more!

Ingredients

• 5 large sweet potatoes 

• 2 cups of vegetable broth

• 1 (13.5 oz) can of coconut milk

• 1/2 of a red onion diced 

• 2 garlic cloves smashed and diced

• 4 tablespoons of unsalted regular butter or vegan butter

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

• 1 teaspoon of curry powder

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• 1/2 teaspoon of sage (optional but highly recommended!)

Directions

Baked 5 large sweet potatoes at 450 degrees for one hour

Peel Potatoes while hot (be careful!)

Mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl while adding two cups of vegetable broth and 1 can of coconut milk

In a large pan, sauté the diced onion and garlic in 4 tablespoons or regular unsalted or vegan butter until caramelized over medium heat and then reduce to low heat

Puree sweet potato, broth and coconut mixture in a food processor until smooth

Pour sweet potato mixture over cooked onion and garlic

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Add 1 teaspoon of curry powder

Add 1 teaspoon of salt

Add 1/2 teaspoon of sage

Simmer to desired thickness and serve!

The Cornbread from Eatzi’s is perfectly moist, sweet and is the right partner for this comforting soup!

Trust me, this soup is all about love!