How To Make African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp of ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp of ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, peanut butter, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
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Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1020mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 12g
- Protein : 10g
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