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CARROT , KUMARA & CAULIFLOWER

ROJAN JOSH CURRY

Prep 20 mins | Cook 1 hr 20 mins | Serves 4 2 tbs vegetable oil 1 brown onion , cut into thin wedges 350g kumara ( orange sweet potato ), peeled and cut into 3-4cm pieces 1 ⁄ 3 cup Rogan Josh curry paste 1 ⁄ 4 cauliflower , trimmed and cut into bite-sized florets 400g can diced tomatoes 400g can chickpeas 1 cup reduced fat coconut cream 50g baby spinach leaves 125g mini roma tomatoes , halved lengthways Steamed basmati rice , mango chutney and mint leaves , to serve

STEP 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat . Add onion and cook , stirring often , for 3 minutes . Stir in kumara and carrots and cook , stirring often , for 5 minutes . Add curry paste and cook , stirring , for 2 minutes . Add cauliflower and canned tomatoes . Cover and bring to the boil . Reduce heat and simmer , stirring occasionally , for 30 minutes .

STEP 2 Add chickpeas and coconut cream . Cover and simmer , stirring occasionally , over low heat for 30 minutes . Stir in spinach and mini roma tomatoes . Cook for 5 minutes . Spoon into a serving bowl . Serve with basmati rice , mango chutney and fresh mint leaves .

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CREAMY CARROT , KUMARA & BACON SOUP

Prep 25 mins | Cook 50 mins | Serves 4 This soup thickens on standing , add extra stock if necessary .

1 tbs olive oil 1 onion , finely chopped 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped 175g rindless shortcut bacon rashers , roughly chopped 600g kumara ( orange sweet potato ), peeled and diced 600g carrots , peeled and diced 5 cups chicken stock Reduced fat tasty cheese and thick wholegrain toast , to serve

STEP 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat . Add onion , garlic and bacon and cook , stirring often , for 5 minutes . Add kumara and carrots and cook , stirring often , for 10 minutes .

STEP 2 Add stock , cover and bring to the boil . Reduce heat to medium-low , partially cover and simmer , stirring occasionally , for 25 – 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender .

STEP 3 Blend or process soup until smooth . Heat soup over medium-low heat until hot . Season with salt and pepper to taste . Ladle into mugs or large cups , sprinkle with cheese ( and some extra crisp bacon if liked ) and serve with toast .

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