Sweet Potato Leek Soup with Ginger and Curry Recipe from Jessica Seinfeld - Jessica Seinfeld

Ingredients

• 3 leeks (white and light green parts)
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ¾ cup coconut milk
• 4½ cups water or vegetable broth, plus more if necessary
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper