ACKBAR SOUP
1 x Ackbar head sized yam ($2, bargain!), peeled and chopped into wee tiny pieces
5 cups veggie stock
1/2 Tbs sea salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper (yes, this was too much. Halve it next time)
1 tsp paprika
1 x can coconut cream
METHOD
Put on some good tunes and comfy shoes. Spend a leisurely hour peeling and chopping Admiral Ackbar's head. I sliced it into as fine pieces as I could manage, so I could try and fit the entire yam in the pot. I succeeded.
Omit the onion: it won't fit and will have to wait for another day.
Add everything else into the pot gently.
Simmer over medium ish heat, stirring frequently ... And gently.
When Ackbar bits are cooked to softness, remove from heat.
Blend when it has cooled enough.
Stir in the can of coconut cream.
Serve yourself a nice big bowl, and marvel that 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper carries more kick than expected.
My sinuses are very clear.
If you aren't vegan, I think some feta cheese would go well sprinkled on at serving time.
Due to the yam being on sale (0.49c/lb), this was incredibly good value soup.
$2 yam
$2.70 coconut cream
$0.50 stock cube
~$0.25 spices from the cupboard
I used all organic ingredients, because I prefer that where possible. Clearly that's your choice though!
I think I'll get 7-8 serves from this pot, so that's about $0.75 per serve. Win! Good for carbs and healthy fats, so remember to balance your protein for the day accordingly.
And don't get too excited with the cayenne. My sinuses are really very clear.
