Thai Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed
• 1 tablespoon thai red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3-4 garlic cloves chopped
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• ½ cup thick coconut milk
• Salt to taste
• Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add onion, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add red curry paste and sauté for 1minute. Add sweet potato and vegetable stock, stir and bring to a boil.
3. Switch off heat and blend the mixture to a puree. Strain into another non-stick pan and place it on heat.
4. Add coconut milk and salt and mix well. Add more stock, if required, to adjust the consistency. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Garnish with basil sprig and serve hot.