Curried Kumara Soup

The cooler nights have started to arrive along with Autumn and there  is something about a pot of soup bubbling away that feels so comforting.   

One of our favourite soups is this Curried Kumara Soup, it's definitely one to add to your menu plan.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped roughly
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp grated ginger
• 2 Tbsp mild curry powder
• 500g golden kumara, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 litre chicken stock
• 250ml coconut milk
• ½ cup Greek yoghurt
• 1 Tbsp chopped chives

Method

1. Into a large pot place the oil and warm through. Add the onion, garlic and ginger cooking for 3 or 4 minutes to soften slightly. Stir through the curry powder until fragrant.
2. Add the kumara and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer for 25 minutes or until the kumara is completely soft. Stir through the coconut milk for the last few minutes.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Reheat before serving with a dollop of yoghurt and fresh chives and a sneaky slice of ciabatta.