Red curried sweet potato soup with coconut milk

• 2tbsp butter
• 2 red onions, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1tsp chopped ginger
• 600g of sweet potato
• 1 red chilli, chopped
• 1tsp red Thai curry paste
• 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock
• 250ml coconut milk
• Juice of one lime
• Small bunch of coriander leaves
• Salt and pepper

Method

1 Heat the butter in a large saucepan over low heat, add the red onion, chilli, ginger and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened but not coloured.

2 Add the Thai curry paste, sweet potatoes and vegetable stock, and then bring to the boil.

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3 Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes.

4 Add the coconut milk, limejuice and then blend to a smooth puree.

5 Season to taste; pass through a fine sieve and then ladle into soup bowls.

6 Garnish with coriander leaves and a little coconut milk.

7 Serve immediately.