Leek, Sweet Potato and Kale Soup!

I had some fresh veg to use up so that was the beginning of this one hehe!! I had leeks and spring onions so hey presto Leek and Potato soup. However my own little twist on it, using sweet potato. It was super quick and easy to prepare 🙂

What you need:

2 Leeks, chopped

2 Spring onions, sliced

300g Sweet Potatoes, peeled

3 gloves garlic

1 tsp. butter (real butter)

3 Vegetable stock cups

6 cups of water

1 cup Fresh Kale

1 tsp. Dried Coriander

1 tsp. Dried Parsley

 

What to do:

Melt the butter in a saucepan on a medium heat

Add the garlic, leeks and spring onions20160209_20123320160209_201227

Sauté for approx. 5 minutes or until they begin to brown

Chop the sweet potatoes and add to the pot

Cover with water, sprinkle in the stock and mix well

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Add the Kale and Herbs and allow to simmer for approx. 20 mins

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Place the mixture into a food processor/ nutri bullet to blend

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Serve by itself or with a large salad!

It’s still cold enough for soup 🙂

Enjoy,

Michelle x

 

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