African Peanut Soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups Chicken broth (low sodium)
• 2 medium Sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 cup Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger (freshly grated)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 5 oz Spinach (fresh, roughly chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil (optional) over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

5. 5

   Stir in the peanut butter until it is fully dissolved and the soup is smooth.

6. 6

   Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts or cilantro (optional).

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.