For my fall activity list I wanted to create my own soup recipe. It turned out delicious, so here it is!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 large white sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 zucchinis (chopped)
- 5 celery sticks (chopped)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups of white beans
- 10 leaves of lacinato kale, de-stemmed and chopped
- 2 fresh sprigs of rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- sprinkle salt and pepper
- juice from one lemon
INSTRUCTIONS:
- in a large pot, boil the sweet potatoes until soft
- in a separate pot heat olive oil over medium/low heat, add carrots, zucchini, onions, and celery and sauté for 10 minutes
- add minced garlic and sauté for another minute
- drain sweet potatoes and blend into a puree
- add broth, sweet potato puree, and white beans to the vegetable mixture and stir until combined
- let the soup simmer for 20 mins, and then add kale and let simmer another 5 minutes
- stir in the rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon juice
- let sit for a few minutes and then serve with some fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley
For a non-vegetarian option, try adding shredded chicken.
Enjoy!