African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup Recipe
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African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

By: GregMcE 
"A delicious soup combining the tastes of sweet potatoes, peanuts, and tomatoes."

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Pour water into the saucepan, and season the mixture with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 221 | Total Fat: 8.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by LEAHZ   view full review
This soup is very good. It has such a unique combination of flavors. I love peanut butter so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by HAWESA   view full review
I loved this. I used 1 15oz can of diced tomatoes, and 1 24oz can (I think) of canned sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by MacAonghais   view full review
This recipe is inexpensive, easy, quick to make and was a HUGE hit at the party at which I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2006 by Lindsey   view full review
I have made this about four times and have it down to a science. It is my favorite recipe that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by foodielr   view full review
As is, I give it a 4 star. I actually used 4 cups of vegetable broth, 2 cups of chicken broth,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2006 by Barb&Brian   view full review
I made this soup as a filling meal following my husband's dental surgery (he must eat soft...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by HannahPhi   view full review
This is a really good vegetarian soup. If it is served with rice you get a complete protein. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by RachelS   view full review
I loved this recipe! I used a 900 ml carton of vegetable broth instead of the water and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by MMEKKY   view full review
Excellent recipe!! I added a little extra cayenne pepper because I like it spicy, but other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by jmineau   view full review
mmmm. only blended half the soup for some wonderful chunks. also, if you are looking for lower...

 
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