Thai Curry Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. finely grated gingerroot
• 1 tsp. each ground cumin, coriander and turmeric
• ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 4 cups cubed peeled Sweet Potatoes (about 1 ¼ lb)
• 1 can light coconut milk
• 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• salt

Garnishes (optional)

• ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
• Finely grated lime rind,
• Fresh coriander or parsley

Method:

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and red pepper flakes, stirring until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add broth, sweet potatoes and coconut milk; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.Let cool slightly.
3. Puree with a hand held blender or potato masher. Stir in lime juice.Season to taste with salt.
4. Serve garnished as desired.

 Serves 6