Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large sweet potatoes or 2 small sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked navy beans, if canned rinsed and drained (or any white bean of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 6 -8 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, sweet potato, quinoa, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 3 more minutes.
  • Add 6 cups of vegetable stock and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk and spinach. If soup is too thick add a bit more stock or water. Season to taste with plenty of salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Use this recipe as a guide. Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary. Always taste test as you go!