Ingredients:

• 500 gm sweet potato
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ tsp organic turmeric powder
• Pink Himalayan salt and pepper – as per taste
• 3-4 cups water
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme (herbs are optional and as per availability)
• 2 tsp A2 cow ghee
• ½ cup coconut milk (optional)

Steps:

1. In a pressure cooker, add ghee over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until tender.
3. Add sweet potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add water (about 3-4 cups) and bring to a boil.
6. Cover the pressure cooker.
7. Reduce heat to medium and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles.
8. Turn off the burner.
9. Open the lid and using a hand blender, puree the soup in the pot until smooth.
10. Stir in thyme, turmeric, coconut milk (if desired) and salt and pepper as per taste and cook for 2-3 mins more.
11. Relish and enjoy the super immunity boosting soup.

Variations:

• Adding some coconut milk will bring about a creamy texture.
• Can add fresh greens like spinach, spring onion – as per availability along with the sweet potato for more variations.
• Top it with soaked pumpkin seeds too for the extra crunch.

Notes:

• Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre and antioxidants that promote growth of good gut bacteria thereby contributing to a healthy gut.
• It’s a great energy dense food options for individuals who feel weak and in need of energy.
• They are great sources of beta carotene that boosts vision and overall eye health
• Anthocyanin-rich sweet potato helps improve brain health by reducing inflammation.
• Along with sweet potato that is a must-have during winter, the addition of cold-busting ingredients like garlic and black pepper helps keep the immune system in good shape.

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Relish the winter soup   with the rich flavour of spices and wholesome nutrition benefitting the entire family.