Cooking with Kimmi - Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Immunity Soup

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), chopped

• 1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Fresh coriander or parsley for garnish

🥄 Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne. Stir until fragrant.

3. Add sweet potato and red pepper. Stir to coat in the spices.

4. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are soft.

5. Blend the soup with a stick blender (or in batches in a regular blender) until smooth and creamy.

6. Stir in lemon juice, season to taste, and serve hot with fresh herbs on top.

💪 Immunity Boosters:

• Sweet potato: Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A), great for immune cell function

• Red pepper: Loaded with vitamin C

• Garlic & ginger: Natural immune-enhancers with antimicrobial properties

• Turmeric: Powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant