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Sweet potato and lime soup with basil cream

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
Dietary Vegetarian
From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and add the potato, onion and garlic and fry for 8-10 minutes, until softened and golden.

  2. Add the lime juice and stock to the pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for ten minutes, until the sweet potato is cooked through.

  3. Place the basil and cream into food processor and blend thoroughly. Season, to taste, with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  4. To serve, pour the soup into a serving bowl, drizzle with the basil cream and serve the toasted bruschetta alongside.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • ½ lime, juice only
  • 250ml/10fl oz vegetable stock
  • handful fresh basil leaves
  • 150ml/6fl oz double cream
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve

  • 4 thick slices ciabatta, toasted

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