Cream of Sweet Potato Soup with Kasha
Besides pumpkin and sesame seeds, this soup’s garnish also contains kasha. These small triangular grains are actually toasted buckwheat groats and have a texture similar to nuts. Kasha gives soups and salads a little crunchy kick and can even help liven up grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (40 g) kasha
- 2 tbsp salted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp (10 ml) olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 6 cups (900 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
Instructions
- In a small skillet over medium-high heat, brown the kasha, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds in the oil. Season with
- salt and pepper and set aside.
Besides pumpkin and sesame seeds, this soup’s garnish also contains kasha. These small triangular grains are actually toasted buckwheat groats and have a texture similar to nuts. Kasha gives soups and salads a little crunchy kick and can even help liven up grilled meats.