Kūmara Soup

Ingredients9

• orange kūmara (sweet potato)800 g
• onion1
• garlic2 cloves
• fresh ginger15 g
• butter30 g
• vegetable stock1 L
• cream100 ml
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper0.5 tsp

Method

1. Peel the kūmara and cut it into even chunks. Roughly chop the onion, garlic, and ginger.
2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, then add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the kūmara and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes until the kūmara is very tender.
4. Blend until completely smooth. Stir in the cream and warm gently without boiling.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.