Creamy Coconut & Roasted Beet Soup With Pistachios & Greek Yogurt

• 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil
• 1 local/organic sweet onion, diced
• 4 local garlic cloves, minced
• 1 piece ginger (about a 2-inch chunk), peeled and sliced
• 6 small beets, peeled and roasted
• 1 local parsnip, peeled and large dice
• 2 medium local sweet potatoes, peeled and large dice
• 4 cups homemade chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegan version)
• 15 ounces (1 can) organic coconut milk (full fat)
• 1 pinch sea salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 handful pistachios for garnish
• 1-2 tablespoons Greek yogurt for garnish
• 1-2 sprigs fresh cilantro for garnish
• 1-2 radishes, sliced for garnish

1. In a large dutch oven or large pot, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions, garlic and ginger, stirring often, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
3. Add parsnips and sweet potatoes, and saute for another 4-5 minutes, then add stock and coconut milk.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Add beets, and continue to simmer until parsnips and sweet potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
5. Using an immersion hand blender or regular blender, blend soup until desired smoothness.
6. Garnish with a dollop or swirl of Greek yogurt, chopped pistachios, greens and fresh radishes. Enjoy!

coconut oil, sweet onion, garlic, ginger, beets, local parsnip, local sweet potatoes, chicken, coconut milk, salt, handful pistachios, greek yogurt, cilantro, radishes

Taken from food52.com/recipes/37278-creamy-coconut-roasted-beet-soup-with-pistachios-greek-yogurt (may not work)