by Jacob Round

Vegan food is easy and delicious.  More people are choosing a plant-based diet for a bunch of reasons we’re too hungry to go into here. Instead, let’s try out some yummy warming vegan recipes this winter.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or any oil)
• 1 large onion, chopped small
• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500 g), peeled and chopped
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, chopped
• 750 ml vegetable stock (add more if you want it thinner)
• 100 ml Flora Plant Cream (or other vegan cream)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg or cayenne for a warming twist

Method

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and slightly golden (about 5 to 7 mins).
2. Stir in the chopped sweet potato and pear. Cook for 3 to 4 mins to get a bit of caramelisation.
3. Pour in the vegetable stock and add thyme. Bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 to 25 mins, until sweet potato is soft.
4. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot (or transfer to a blender in batches) and blend until creamy and smooth.
5. Stir in the Flora Plant Cream. Taste and season with salt, pepper and an optional pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or cayenne.
6. Serve warm and garnish with a drizzle of cream, extra thyme or toasted seeds if desired.
   Serve with sourdough toast.

PS, We recommend the SBS Food – ‘How to make focaccia while you sleep’ recipe too.