Curried Sweet Potato Chowder Food

SWEET POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the bacon and cook until crispy and most of the fat is rendered, about 8 minutes. Set the bacon aside for later use, leaving the fat in the pot.
• In the same pot over medium heat, saute the sweet potato, shallots, garlic and bell pepper, stirring frequently, until the shallots are tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the thyme, sage and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Add the flour and curry to the vegetables and stir until incorporated. Cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add the corn, chicken stock, heavy cream and sherry vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the sweet potato is tender, another 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Plate into individual bowls and garnish with the crispy bacon and chives.

CURRIED SWEET POTATO (KUMARA) & CORIANDER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan over low heat. Add onion, garlic and curry powder cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add stock and mash and bring to the boil, stirring until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add sour cream and coriander and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Served with warmed naan bread if desired.