Sweet Potato-Peanut Soup
Serves 6
Time 35 min
Peanuts add a roasted richness to this spicy, comforting soup. Serve with brown rice or a pile of sliced cucumbers.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons Indian Curry Blend
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted, unsweetened peanut butter
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), roasted and peeled, or 1 (15-ounce) can sweet potato purée
- 2 green onions, chopped, plus additional for garnish
Method
Heat a stockpot over medium heat.
Add onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, Indian curry blend, paprika and cayenne to the pot, and cook, stirring frequently over medium heat.
Cover, and gently cook until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, garlic, ginger, peanut butter, sweet potatoes, green onions and 3 cups water.
Cover, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Continue to simmer about 10 minutes.
Puree the soup for a smoother consistency or leave chunky for serving over rice, if desired.
Top with green onions and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1 cup, 220 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 25g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 7g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons Indian Curry Blend
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted, unsweetened peanut butter
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), roasted and peeled, or 1 (15-ounce) can sweet potato purée
- 2 green onions, chopped, plus additional for garnish