Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium brown onion, chopped coarsely
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 600g sweet potato, chopped coarsely
• 400g potato, chopped coarsely
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cream

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook onion and garlic, stirring until onion softens.
3. Add spices and cook stirring for 1 minute.
4. Add sweet potato, potato, water and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Cool soup for 10 minutes, then process in batches until smooth.
6. Return soup to the pan and add cream. Reheat without boiling.