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West African Vegetarian Peanut Soup

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Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut oil, or an oil of your choice
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed into 3/4 inch pieces, about 4 cups
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • ½ inch knob ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Berbere spice blend, optional, but so good
  • 1 - 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ to 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, depending on how creamy you like it
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter

Suggested toppings and accompaniments:

  • scallions
  • cilantro
  • your favorite grain

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Add in the sweet potatoes, onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, and Berbere. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes or until your onions become translucent. Stir in  your tomatoes and vegetable broth and simmer until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, about about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, add your peanut butter and then add a cup of the broth from your pot and stir it in well so that you have a smooth paste. This makes it easier for the peanut butter to mix into your soup.
  • Turn the head to low and pour the peanut butter mixture into your pot along with your coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper and let it simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or so to let the flavors meld. If your going to add any greens to your soup such as kale or spinach, do that now. Taste your soup and add more salt, if needed.
  • Ladle the soup into your favorite bowl and add your favorite toppings, if using. Enjoy! xoxo
Calories: 241kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 749mg, Potassium: 567mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 16882IU, Vitamin C: 34mg, Calcium: 51mg, Iron: 2mg