Spiced Coconut Sweet Potato Soup

1.Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2.Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

3.Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

4.Add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, stirring to coat the onion mixture with the spices.

5.Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine with the spice mixture.

6.Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.

7.Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

8.Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.

9.Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice, heating the soup gently over low heat until warmed through.

10.Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

11.Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

12.Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.