Easy 93 min

Coconut, Yam, and Leek Soup

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Prep

30 min

Cook

63 min

Total

93 min

Ingredients (12)

1 tablespoon coconut oil g

2 yams, peeled and cubed g

1 large carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick g

1 large leek, thinly sliced g

1 clove garlic, minced g

2 teaspoons ground cumin g

1 teaspoon ground coriander g

1 Meyer lemon, juiced g

1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable broth g

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk g

1 pinch kosher salt to taste g

1 cup chopped fresh spinach, or more to taste g

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Instructions

Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add yams; stir to coat with oil. Cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add carrot; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in leek and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cumin and coriander; stir until evenly distributed.

Pour lemon juice, vegetable broth, and coconut milk into the pot; stir to combine. Bring soup to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt.

Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with fresh spinach.