Sweet Potato Peanut Soup
(from SarahLeigh’s recipe box)
Source: best life diet
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: soup
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp ginger root, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of cloves
- 3 cups tomatoes, fresh or canned
- 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 6 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaved only
- red pepper flakes to taste
Directions
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Heat stockpot over med heat.
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Coat with cooking spray and add onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir constantly and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add cumin, cinnamon and cloves; cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add tomatoes, sweet potatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.
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Add carrot, salt, cayenne and peanut butter and cook 5 minutes
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Puree in a blender until smooth.
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Garnish with cilantro and red pepper