Spiced Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 teaspoons ginger, grated
• 2 birds eye chiles, sliced
• 200 ml coconut cream
• 750 ml boiling water
• 4 tablespoons red lentils
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lime

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan, sizzle the cumin seeds in the oil for a few seconds until they have toasted.

2. 2

   Add the sweet potatoes, onions, ginger, chillies, coconut cream, water, salt and lentils, and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Allow to cool a little, then purée. Add the lime juice to taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.