Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2012

This is an awesome as well as healthy recipe. Will make again and again. As with other reviewers, the lack of spices demanded tweaking. I tripled the red pepper, added cumin and parsley (or oregano) and doubled the chicken for a higher protein content. The sweet potatoes made me itch, so the next time I simply substituted butternut squash.

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PaleoNana

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2012

It turned out good. Our recipe was very thick and we ended up using more vegetable stock than called for in the recipe. We omitted the red pepper flakes because it would've been too much for our children. I used leeks instead of onions because I like leeks better for soups. The flavor of the soup was good and worked great for our South African dinner theme for the evening. I loved the assortment of vegetables in the soup.

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EdieO

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Arlington, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2011

I love this soup and usually kick up the spice a bit by adding at least 1/2 to 1 tsp of the red pepper flakes. You can adjust the pepper flakes to your desired spice level.

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mary

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2011

I didn't have a turnip but otherwise made as written. It's a combination of vegetables I haven't seen together before, and they mesh well. I enjoy the way the peanut butter thickens the liquid a little bit. I prefer things a bit spicier, so I served mine with hot sauce added at the table. I am tempted to try it in the slow cooker, as it did take a bit long for a weeknight dinner.

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TDCROFT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Marietta, Georgia, USA

Living In: Cary, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2011

I made this a couple nights ago, and have been eating it for lunch and dinner since! It's a wonderful, hearty soup - enough for a full meal. I didn't use the carrot (no good ones at the store) or the okra (not a fan). But, I didn't change anything else. The peanut butter gives the soup fantastic flavor, and I love being able to use some of my turnips in it! Since I like things spicy, next time I may add a fresh, diced jalapeno. But, the recipe needs no alterations as it is. I'll definitely be making it Again. Thanks, Mary, for sharing it!

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