African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Name: African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cloves; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped; 4.5 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

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A delicious soup combining the tastes of sweet potatoes, peanuts, and tomatoes.

Recipe by GregMcE

Updated on February 28, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
4 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrot, and continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes.
Pour water into the saucepan, and season the mixture with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
Remove the soup mixture from heat. In a food processor or blender, blend the soup and peanuts until almost smooth. Season with cayenne pepper. Return to the saucepan. Whisk in the peanut butter, and cook until heated through. Serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221	Calories
9g	Fat
33g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Sodium 494mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7g	23%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 16mg	81%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 746mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.