For more vegetarian recipes for teens, check out Veggie Teens: A Cookbook and Guide for Vegetarian Teenagers by Elyse May (aka Veggie Teen).
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
Vegetable broth or water
½ cup coconut milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Peel sweet potatoes and cut them into quarters by cutting them lengthwise then crosswise.2. Place in a medium pot and cover with broth or water to 1 inch above potatoes.
3. Bring to a boil; turn heat down to medium and cook until fork tender.
4. Remove from heat (do not drain) and blend with a emultion (hand) blender in the pot. Alternatively, transferpotatoes and liquid to a blender and blend until smooth; be sure to leave a vent to allow steam to escape.
5. Add coconut milk and blend. Add more broth if it is to thick.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve in bowls with warm crusty bread.
