happy campers sweet potato and coriander soup

“If the people have no cake, let them eat soup.”

Other than cake, nothing can satisfy a happy camper's appetite better than soup. But this is not an ordinary soup: it's a bowlful of steaming, fragrant, chunky, happy campers sweet potato and coriander soup!
Easy enough to prepare in advance (perhaps while you are baking the cake) and to enjoy each and every day of happy camping.


olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
5 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks
1 glass of cider (you can drink the remainder with your soup ... when it's ready!)
vegetable stock (about a litre or so)
1 large bunch of fresh coriander, chopped
salt and pepper
a handful of grated parmesan


Sautee the onion and garlic in the olive oil.
When they've softened, add the cider and let the liquid evaporate slightly.
Add the chopped potatoes to the pan and stir for a couple of minutes.
Add enough stock to cover the potatoes and bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat, cover (or partially cover) and simmer for about 1 hour.
Stir from time to time, adding extra stock or water if required.
When the potatoes are really soft, mash them up with a fork to thicken the soup.
Remove from the heat, stir in the fresh coriander and season.
Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan and crusty bread. Wholesome!