Lemony Asparagus & Sweet Potato Soup
 
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten Free
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 medium shallot thinly sliced
  • 1-2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 Tbl coconut, olive, or avocado oil
  • Large pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 heaping tsp thyme dried, or 3 sprigs fresh
  • 4 c sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 c stock or water
  • 2 cups asparagus, sliced into 1 inch pieces after you snap off the tough ends
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbl lemon juice
  • ½ - 1 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Heat a large saucepan and add the oil, shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add ½ tsp salt and the thyme. Stir another few minutes, then add the sweet potatoes and cook for 5-10 minutes. Add the coconut milk and stock/water and simmer on medium heat for 20-30 minutes, or until the soup starts to look creamy and the potatoes are cooked through. Add the asparagus and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until cooked but still crisp. Lastly add the zest and lemon juice. Taste and adjust your seasonings, adding more salt, lemon, or thyme as desired.
Recipe by Healthy Cooking Daily at https://healthycookingdaily.com/2018/03/lemony-asparagus-sweet-potato-soup/