SPICY PEANUT SOUP

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After enjoying a spicy peanut soup at a little cafe, I knew I had to try to duplicate it at home. I think my version comes pretty close. It's the best way I know to chase away winter's chill. -Lisa Meredith, Eagan, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1 fresh thyme sprig
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook carrots and onion in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in sweet potato; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in peanut butter and curry paste until blended. Add the broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes and carrots are tender. (Soup will appear curdled.) Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig. Stir soup until blended., Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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