SPICY WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Stew     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 carrots, chopped
3 lbs. sweet potatoes, chopped
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 head of garlic, chopped
(1) 28 oz. can of stewed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
Cayenne pepper to taste (start with 1/8 teaspoon)
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
8 oz. heavy cream
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped (substitutions: tofu or shrimp)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the vegetable broth, stewed tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. 2. Reduce the heat to medium, add the chopped chicken, and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. 3. Add the peanut butter, cream, and cayenne pepper and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are fork tender. 4. Puree as desired.

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