Classic Kumara Soup

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 leek chopped
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 1.25kg Orange Kumara
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups water

Method:

Chop kumara into 2cm sized pieces.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Add Kumara, stock and water. Cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until Kumara is tender.
Blend soup in batches. Return to saucepan. Heat over medium heat until hot.
Season with salt and pepper.