Hearth Healthy Salmon, Spinach and Sweet Yam Stew

<b>Ingredients</b> 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br> 1 medium onion, sliced<br> 1 cubanelle pepper, diced<br> 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped<br> 1 tablespoon tomato paste<br> 10 cups chicken stock<br> 1 teaspoon salt<br> 1 pound sweet potato, cubed<br> 1 pound salmon, skin removed and cut into 2 inch pieces<br> 1-8 ounce bag fresh spinach<br> 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes<br> Freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional

<b>Step 1</b> In a deep pot, heat olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent.

<b>Step 2</b> Then add cubanelle pepper and garlic. Saute for one additional minute. Add tomato paste and mix until well combined.

<b>Step 3</b> Next, pour chicken stock and bring to a boil. Then add salt, and sweet potato and simmer for about 20 minutes.  

<b>Step 4</b> Add salmon and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.

<b>Step 5</b> Remove pot from heat and stir in fresh spinach and red pepper flakes.

<b>Step 6</b> Divide into bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.