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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Earth Balance vegan butter (or your favorite vegan butter)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2-3 pinches of cinnamon (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 cups chopped leek
• 3 threads saffron (optional)
• 3 tablespoons white unbleached flour
• 5 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chicken-style seasoning
• 1 can (28 oz) V8 juice
• 1 sprig rosemary, chopped
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Sea salt to taste
• 4 cups diced sweet potato