Broccoli and sweet potato soup

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INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp olive oil

1 brown onion, cut in half and finely sliced

1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp turmeric

1 medium head of broccoli, cut into florets

2 cups stock

½-1 tsp salt*

red chilli to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron pan or stock pot.

Sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

Add the sweet potato, cayenne pepper and turmeric and stir to coat.

Add the stock and bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for 12 minutes.

Add the broccoli and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Remove the soup from heat and using an immersion blender or blender puree the soup until smooth.

Add the salt as needed, see notes.

Divide over individual bowls and garnish with red chillies.

bon appetit