Spicy Root Vegetable Soup

The Dish

Spicy Root Vegetable Soup

Best for: Lunch, dinner

Serves: 6

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

The earthy flavour of the root vegetables with extra depth from the spices, perfectly complimented by the creamy coconut milk.  

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The Recipe

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat one tbsp of coconut or avocado oil on medium heat.  Add the onions, garlic, spices and chili and sauté until soften (around 5 mins).

Step 2

Roughly chop all the veg and add to pot. Cook for another 10mins.

Step 3

Add the stock, place lid on the pot and leave to simmer until Vegetables have softened, around 15mins. 

Step 4

Remove from heat and add coconut milk, Use a hand blender to purée. Add more water if necessary if it’s too thick.  Add salt and pepper to taste. 

The Ingredients

• 1tbsp coconut oil

• 2 large white onions diced

• 2 sticks of celery 

• 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped

• 2 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 Tsp mustard seeds 

• 1 red chili (remove seeds, also if don’t like spicy foods can just leave out)

• 4 carrots

• 1 sweet potato 

• 2 parsnips 

• Half a butternut squash 

• 600ml veg stock 

• 250 ml coconut milk

• salt and pepper 

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