Asparagus and Sweet Potato Soup

Serves 4 to 6

This is a real winter warmer, and so simple. Serve with a loaf of crusty sourdough bread.

What's in it?

20g olive oil
1 onion, peeled and halved
3 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed and roughly chopped
600g sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped
800g quality liquid vegetable stock
Freshly ground salt and black pepper

How do I make it?

1. Add onion and olive oil to bowl and chop for 3 sec / speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl. Cook for 3 min / 120°C (TM5) or Varoma (TM31) / speed 1.

2. Add asparagus, sweet potato and stock and cook for 20min / 100°C / speed 1.

3. Season generously with freshly ground salt and black pepper. Blend for 1 min, very gradually increasing speed from 1 to 9.  Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste, if required.