Garnet Yam, Coconut, Leek, and Red Pepper Soup

This one came out fabulously!! I even tested it out on a non-vegan, who loved it! Success. 
I always suggest organic ingredients. For one, they are far better for your health, and the environment, and two, they just taste better. 


Makes 6 servings


You will need;
Food processor, large sauce pan, frying pan.


Ingredients; 
3 med organic yams
1 small organic leek, chopped
1 med. organic red bell pepper, chopped
1 can Trader Joe's lite coconut milk
2 cups organic broccoli, chopped
8 oz. Trader Joe's organic high protein tofu, 1/2" squares
4 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp thai chili sauce
1/2 tsp salt


Directions
* Roast the yams in the oven on foil, or baking sheet, at 400 degrees for approx. 30 min.
* Saute chopped red pepper on med heat with 2 tsp coconut oil, and 2 tsp olive oil for 5 min.
* Add chopped leeks and garlic to peppers, saute for another 5 min, until leeks are supple and slightly sweet. Remove from heat and place in a bowl.
* Add peeled yams, peppers and leeks, coconut milk, and two cups of water to food processor.
* Process until mostly creamy.
* With remaining coconut and olive oil saute tofu squares on med/high heat until golden brown.
* Add broccoli and chili sauce to tofu, turn down heat, cover and let the broccoli steam instead of browning, approx. 4 min. 
* In a large sauce pan, combine tofu, broccoli, the remaining water, salt, and processed soup, turn on med/low and allow to simmer for a few min before serving.


*Some water may need to be added depending upon desired consistency.




Nutritional information per serving: (note-these are not exact, but close)
Cal- 281
Fat- 16 g
Carb- 40 g
Sug- 3.6 g
Protein- 10 g
Fiber- 6 g


Added bonus- 
This soup is high in Potassium, which is important for electrolyte balance in the body. Between the yams, bell pepper, and Broccoli, there is close to 400 mg of potassium per serving!!!


I hope you enjoy. Feedback is welcome:)