Flexible Latin Sweet Potato Soup Food

SWEET POTATO VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Add all Soup and Seasoning ingredients in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 - 50 minutes, giving it a stir occasionally.
• Remove the bay leaves and discard.
• Ladle a few cups of soup into a blender and blend until it just becomes smooth. Add back to the soup creating a thicker base.
• Add the kale (or spinach) and parsley and stir. I use frozen because it's easier, but you can use fresh and chop it up. You will need about 3 cups or 2 good handfuls if using fresh.
• Taste and adjust with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Serve topped with a few shavings of Parmesan or Romano cheese and some crusty bread, if desired.
• Add all the Soup and Seasonings ingredients into a 6-quart crockpot. Stir and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 - 8 hours. Blend a few cups of the soup until smooth. Add back to the soup for a thicker base. Continue with recipe by adding kale or spinach, parsley and stir. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper, if needed.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO AND ROSEMARY SOUP

Steps:

• In an 8-quart stockpot, melt the butter and oil together over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, rosemary and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the rosemary stems. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and thick. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese and maple syrup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat until ready to serve.
• Cook's Note: The soup can also be pureed by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.

CREAMY VEGAN ROASTED SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Peel the sweet potato and cut into rustic chunks with the red onions.
• Toss the vegetables in olive oil and Celtic sea salt.
• Roast in a slow oven for about 1 hour so as not to get any burnt black bits.
• Bring stock to the boil. Add in roasted vegetables and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly, and then place in batches with the raw macadamias.
• Return to the stove, and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Season with Celtic sea salt to taste.
• Garnish with some chopped coriander and some raw macadamias and devour!

FLEXIBLE THAI SOUP

Steps:

• Saute shallot, garlic and ginger in a small amount of vegetable oil.
• Add coconut milk and vegetable broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Turn down to simmer.
• Add cilantro, lemon juice, chili sauce, soy sauce (or alternative) and vegetables.
• Simmer until spinach is wilted and veggies are tender but not limp, approximately 5 minutes.
• Serve with rice.

RAW BLENDED SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Blend until smooth. enjoy as much as you like!

CARIBBEAN CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a sharp knife and bake in a 350°F oven 1 hour or until tender.
• When cool enough to handle, peel, place in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and basil.
• Cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add small amounts of water as necessary, about a tablespoon at a time to prevent sticking.
• Gradually sit milk into saucepan. Add mashed sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and allspice.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until soup just begins to boil.
• Serve right away or remove from heat and cover until serving time.

CURRIED SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onion for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very soft. Add in the garlic and curry powder and cook for another minute.
• Add in the sweet potatoes, stock, and apple. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes, or until potatoes and apples are very soft.
• Process with an immersion blender (or in batches with a regular blender) until smooth.
• Stir in the coconut milk and reheat gently without boiling.
• Serve with warm pita bread.

LATIN BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Sort and wash black beans.
• Boil in water for 2 minutes. Let rest 45 minutes.
• Add onion, garlic, green pepper, oregano, and cumin. Cover and cook on low for 1 and 1/2 hours.
• Add tomato pate, vinegar and tamari. Cook 30 minutes.
• Add chillis, rice, tabasco, and cilantro. Cook 10 minutes more.