Coconut Sweet Potato and Kale Soup
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Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. Driftless Sunflower Oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp. finely minced ginger
  • 1 or 2 medium large sweet potato, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 kale top, coarsely chopped
  • heaping Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 4½ cups of chicken stock, veggie stock, or water
  • 1 can of coconut milk

Instructions
  1. In a medium-large pot, heat oil over medium high.
  2. Saute onion until nearly translucent. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute, stirring to prevent sticking.
  3. Add spices, salt, brown sugar, and sweet potatoes.
  4. Cook additional minute, stirring frequently.
  5. Add water, cover, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Cook until sweet potatoes are nearly fork tender, 15-20 minutes.
  7. Add kale and coconut milk and cook a remaining 5-10 minutes, or until kale is tender.
  8. Serve with a side of brown rice, if desired.