Kumara and Coriander Soup

Firstly, I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who sent me lovely comments following my last post.  Its strange to think that people I have never met before were able to put a smile back on my face ... and you are all so right, bigger and better things are planned for my future.  I just wish the future would hurry up and get here lol.

So, by way of a thank you, I thought I'd share with you one of my favourite comfort foods.  Kumara (or sweet potato depending on the neck of the woods you went to school in!) and Coriander Soup is like a hug in a bowl, soothing, comforting and such a cherry colour too.  Its a cinch to whip up too, making it great for week night meals, especially when its all dark and cold outside.

Kumara and Sweet Potato Soup
1 tsp peanut oil (I use fry lite)
2 large onions (or you could use 700g leeks), chopped coarsely
3 cloves garlic, quartered
2 medium kumara (800g), chopped coarsely
4 cups chicken or veg stock
160ml light evaporated milk
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander

Heat oil in a large saucepan; cook onion (or leek) and garlic, stirring, until onion softens.  Add kumara and stock; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for about 15 mins or until kumara softens.

Blend soup in batches until smooth, return soup to same cleaned pan.  Simmer, uncovered, until soup thickens slightly.  Stir in evaporated milk and coriander, stir over heat without boiling, until heated through.  Top with fresh coriander leaves if desired.

Serves 4
I can't remember where i got this recipe from originally, its been with me for quite some time now, but it is defo an Aussie recipe which is something to keep in mind with the measurements.

Enjoy ;0)