Sweet Potato and Leek Soup -- Paleo Recipe

Leek and sweet potato soup recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped;
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed;
• 2 tsp ground cumin;
• 1 tbsp cooking fat like coconut oil orclarified butter;
• 2 or 3 large leeks, top part removed, and softer part sliced in rounds;
• 4 cups chicken or beef stock;
• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped;
• 1 can coconut milk;
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

Preparation

1. Sauté the onions with the cooking fat in a large sauce pan over a medium heat for few minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the onions from burning.
2. Add the garlic and leeks to the pan and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes to allow everything to soften.
3. Sprinkle in the cumin and combine well.
4. Add the stock and the sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil and than allow to simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft.
5. Remove the soup from the heat and slowly mix in the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Puree the soup in a blender and serve.

Enjoy!