Sweet Potato Soup Recipe - LouAna Coconut Oil

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 5 tablespoons LouAna® 100% Pure Coconut Oil, divided
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup coarsely chopped onions
• 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 5 cups chicken broth, or slightly more as needed
• 1 (13.6-ounce) can light coconut milk, well shaken
• Chives and goat cheese crumbles for garnish (optional)