Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 litre vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
• Greek yogurt, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the spices’ aroma.
3. Add the diced sweet potatoes, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to slightly soften.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove the pot from heat.
6. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it’s smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
7. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
8. To serve, ladle the creamy Sweet Potato Soup into bowls, and if desired, garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Enjoy your delicious and comforting Sweet Potato Soup, a heartwarming and nutritious dish for any occasion!