Sweet Potato And Peanut Soup Recipes

SWEET POTATO AND PEANUT SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil, and saute onions in a heavy-based stockpot.
• Add garlic and cumin, and stir-fry 30 seconds over medium heat.
• Add chopped sweet potato, cover and cook for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Add chicken stock, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add peanut butter and chili sauce, and mix into the soup thoroughly.
• Simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Puree with a hand-held blender, such as a Bamix, until the sweet potato is almost smooth.
• Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts and chives or cilantro.

SWEET POTATO-PEANUT SOUP

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.