recipe: GREEN SOUP with SWEET POTATOES

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for garnish

2 yellow onions, chopped

1¼ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled & diced

2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves

1 bunch kale

1 bunch green chard

8 cloves garlic, peeled

3½ cups water

sea salt

3 cups chicken broth (or veg)

freshly ground black pepper

fresh lemon juice

METHOD

1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and stir frequently until the onions are soft and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place the sweet potatoes in a large pot with 3½ cups water, ½ teaspoon salt, and the sage. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes.

3. Wash the kale and chard, trim away the tough stems, and chop. Add to sweet potatoes along with garlic and chicken broth. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add the onions to the soup and let cool slightly.

4. Puree the mixture in a blender, in batches, and return the pureed soup to the pot. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. To serve, drizzle olive oil over individual bowls of soup.

~ makes 4 to 6 servings