Ingredients
For the spicy sweet potato soup
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion chopped
- 1 pepper chopped
- 1 chilli sliced
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 litre chicken or veg stock
- 1 good pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp natural yogurt
Optional Toppings
- Mixed nuts and seeds
- Fresh coriander
For the chicken breast
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
- 2 tsp garlic granules
- 2 tsp onion granules
Instructions
For the spicy sweet potato soup
- Heat a large skillet on a medium-low heat before adding a good drizzle of oil. Throw in the chopped red onion, pepper, chilli and garlic. Sautee for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the sweet potato followed by the smoked paprika, ground coriander, Italian herbs, cinnamon and cumin seeds. Continuously stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the 1 litre of stock and bring to the bubble.
- Once bubbling, reduce the heat, season with salt, pepper and add 2 tsp of honey. Stir and place the lid on for 25 minutes.
- Once the sweet potato is soft, add 1 tbsp of natural yogurt and blitz until smooth using a handheld blender.
- Alternatively, allow to cool then add to a large blender along with 1 tbsp of natural yogurt and blitz until smooth.
- Serve with protein of choice, mixed seeds and fresh coriander
For the chicken breast
- Pre heat the oven to fan 200
- Season the chicken with oil, salt, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, garlic granules, and onion granules.
- Heat a large skillet on a medium heat before adding the chicken.
- Pan fry for 2-3 minutes each side.
- Place the chicken on a parchment lined baking tray and roast in the oven for 12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 1346mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 17317IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 4mg
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