Summer·Medium

Hogweed spiced sweet potato soup

The orangey citrus aroma of roasted Hogweed seeds works incredibly well with root vegetables.

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Hogweed

Ingredients

2 large Sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
1 Red onion, roughly chopped
1/2 Tsp Chilli flakes
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
2 Tsp Hogweed seeds, dry roasted and ground
Vegetable stock
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying

Method

Serves 4. Put a large pan over medium heat, add oil, then spices (0.5 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp cumin, 2 tsp ground hogweed seeds) and sizzle for a few seconds. Add 1 chopped red onion and 2 large peeled roughly chopped sweet potatoes. Cook 10-15 mins until starting to caramelise. Pour in enough vegetable stock to just cover. Cook until sweet potatoes are soft. Puree with a hand blender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche or yoghurt.