Method

• Roughly chop the onion and garlic
• Wash and roughly chop the yams to a similar size
• Heat a pot on a moderate heat and add a drizzle of olive oil
• Sautee the onion and garlic until softened and without colour, add the yams and continue to cook for a minute before adding the curry powder
• Keep cooking for a further minute until the curry powder is fragrant and then add the vegetable stock Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce to a simmer
• Cook until the yams are soft
• Allow the soup to cool to room temperature before blending till smooth and add the cream
• Warm gently and check seasoning
• Add salt and pepper to taste and then serve