SWEET POTATO-PEANUT SOUP

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The cayenne adds a nice mild heat while the cinnamon adds warmth and depth. This is a great fall soup! From Woman's Day magazine, with a few added twists of my own.

Provided by HisPixie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons coconut oil (or olive oil)
1 onion, chopped
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cilantro
2 tablespoons peanuts, crushed
3 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (1.5 pounds)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat two TBL oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion; season with pepper and salt.
  • Cook onion until tender (8-10 minutes).
  • Stir in garlic and ginger; cook one more minute.
  • Add cumin, cayenne, and cinnamon; stir until blended.
  • Add the sweet potatoes into the pot.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, creamy peanut butter, and water.
  • Add cilantro and crushed peanuts.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are tender (about 25 minutes).
  • Add more salt or pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.8, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Sodium 344.8, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 13.3

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