Sweet Potato Soup - really good but simple

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be more nutritious and flavorful.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: carrots

Both alternatives provide a similar texture and sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is often less expensive.

Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large heavy based pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, leek and garlic for 5 minutes until softened.

Add the sweet potato and cumin, cook for another 3 minutes, stirring regularly.

Add the stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 20 minutes at a gentle simmer until the sweet potato is very tender (no lid).

Remove the pot from the stove. Blitz with a hand-held stick until smooth. Stir in cream.

Ladle into bowls. Drizzle with yogurt, cream or olive oil with a sprinkle of something crunchy.

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