LEEK AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

This is my twist on a good old classic soup, with cannellini beans added for goodness and creaminess. It also freezes well, so this deliciously warming soup is ideal for making in bulk.

15g Lucy Bee coconut oil

350g leeks, rinsed and sliced

2 garlic cloves, chopped

500g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 litre hot vegetable stock

1 x 400g tin cannellini beans, well rinsed

Handful of chopped chives

Himalayan salt and ground black pepper

SERVES 4–6

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Heat the coconut oil in a heavy-based saucepan, add the leeks and garlic, cover and sweat for 5 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes, rosemary and stock, then season well with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes have softened.

Add the beans and heat everything together for a few minutes, then pour into a blender and blitz until smooth. Stir in the chopped chives before spooning into bowls to serve.