Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 lb sweet potato, cubed
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth, plus
• 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium chickpeas
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves, packed

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pot, heat oil and saute onion, potatoes, and garlic until onion is just tender, about 3 minute add spices and cook stirring for 30 seconds. add 2 cups broth and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minuts, until potatoes are tender.
• 2 add coconut milk and stir to mix. transfer about half the soup to a food processor and process until smooth. return to pot and add additional 1/2 cup broth if needed to thin. stir in chickpeas and spinach and cook for 2 minute more, until spinach is just wilted. season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
• 3 add more beans and spinach for a heartier texture. round out the meal with warm pita bread, chutney, and cucumbers and shredded carrots topped with plain yogurt.