Sweet Potato, Biltong and Leek Soup

Sweet potato is a commonly used vegetable in the African community as it is highly nutritious and fills up the tummy. 

Biltong, for those who don't know, is the dried meat delicacy, which comes from the Voortrekkers . Maybe it's a gastronomic violation to add it to soup, but the flavour it gives is enough to forgive the errant cook.

Ingredients:
50g butter
100g biltong, finely sliced
6 leeks, thinly sliced
2.5ml coriander seeds, freshly ground
1ml nutmeg
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1.25L cold vegetable or beef stock
125ml cream
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:
In a large pot, heat the butter until bubbling.

Add ½ of the biltong, the leeks and spices and sauté until fragrant.

Add the cubed sweet potatoes/potatoes and sauté for a minute, then add the cold stock. Cover and bring to a gentle boil.  

Simmer gently for +- 35 - 40 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Place in blender with the cream and remaining biltong and blitz until smooth.

Add more cream or stock for a thinner consistency. Season to taste.

Serve hot with crumbled blue cheese and crusty bread. Garnish with some biltong shavings.