2 Sweet Potato Soup Recipes... for the price of 1.

Sweet Potato & Chorizo Soup (Serves 4)

Completely unsuitable for vegetarians,  but a soup that any carnivore would crave...

Ingredients: 4 Sweet Potatoes (Peeled and Diced)
                        1 Onion (Peeled and Diced)
                        2 Cloves of Garlic (Peeled and Crushed)
                        1 Litre of Chicken Stock
                        100g Chorizo (Diced)
                        1 Tablespoon of Paprika
                        1 Teaspoon of Chilli Flakes

                       
Method:

1. In a medium based saucepan sweat off the sweet potato, onion, garlic and chorizo at a medium/high heat for 5 minutes.

2. Once softened, add the chilli flakes and paprika and continue cooking until the spices have been rendered out.

3. Add the chicken stock and turn the hob down to a medium heat.

4. After 15-20 minutes or once the vegetables are soft transfer the contents to a food stand blender or blend by hand until smooth. If needed pass the contents through a fine sieve or shinois for the desired consistency and smoothness.
 
5. Season to taste and serve.


Curried Sweet Potato Soup (Serves 4)

A lot more suitable for vegetarians, with a spicy curry kick...

Ingredients: 4 Sweet Potatoes (Peeled and Diced)
                            1 Onion (Peeled and Diced)
                            4 Cloves of Garlic (Peeled and Crushed)
                            1 Thumb-Sized Piece of Ginger (Peeled and Sliced Finely)
                            1 Teaspoon of Chilli Flakes
                            1 Teaspoon of Turmeric
                            1 Teaspoon of Cumin
                            1 Teaspoon of Coriander
                            1 Teaspoon of Garam Masala
                            1 Litre of Vegetable Stock

Method:
 
1. In a medium based saucepan sweat off the onion, garlic, ginger and spices at a medium/high heat for 5 minutes to soften the onion and cook out the spices.
 
2. Add the sweet potato and cook for a further 5 minutes.

3. Once the sweet potato has softened add the vegetable stock and turn down the hob to a medium heat.

4. After 15-20 minutes or once the vegetables are soft transfer the contents to a food stand blender or blend by hand until smooth. If needed pass the contents through a fine sieve or shinois for the desired consistency and smoothness.

5. Season to taste and serve.