Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Onions

Method

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a soup pot. Gently fry the ginger, spices, and half of the garlic for 2 minutes. Add the jam and fry for another 1-2 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the sweet potato cubes and the carrot. Pour the broth into the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the soup for 15 minutes until tender.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion rings for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Add the remaining garlic and the sage and fry for another 1-2 minutes so the garlic and sage provide flavor to the onion rings.

4. 4

   Puree the soup with an immersion blender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into 4 bowls and finish with some onion rings. Garnish with extra sage. Serve with baguette spread with cream cheese mixed with finely chopped red onion and fresh herbs.