Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is softened.
2. Add the ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add the sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Meanwhile, combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
5. Add the cashew mixture to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cilantro and stir to combine.
6. Serve hot with a sprinkle of cilantro on top.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A and fiber.
• Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
• Nutritional yeast is a great source of B-vitamins and is a great vegan cheese substitute.