Sweet Potato and Cumin Soup.

I first had this delicious soup at my friend Willem's house and its been a favorite ever since.  My guests go gaga over it and there never seem to be enough in the pot :)

Ingredients:
1 table spoon oil for frying
4 decent size sweet potatos peeled and diced
4 leeks chopped
1 sitck of celiry chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cumin seeds
1 teaspoon tumeric powder
1 liter chicken or vegetable stock 
1 can coconut cream 
salt and pepper

Method:
In a hot dry pan roast the cumin seeds till they start popping and smoking - this releases their flavorful oils - set aside.  Fry the vegtables in the the oil till soft.  Add the turmeric powder, cumin seeds, salt and pepper and cook for 10 min. Add half the stock and simmer for about 20 min allowing all the flavors to develop. Use a stick blender or transfer into a blender and blend till smooth.  Add the rest of the stock and the coconut cream. Serve hot with fresh cream and chives.  You can drizel some port over the top for added goodness! Enjoy!