Sweet potato soup

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 450g/1lb sweet potato, chopped
• 450ml/3/4 pint vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium pan, add the onion and the garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
2. Add the carrot and the sweet potato and continue to fry for 2-3 minutes.
3. Pour over the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
5. Return to the pan, stir through the parsley season well and serve with crusty bread.