African Sweet Potato Soup

OMG – found this recipe the day prior to some wonderful organic sweet potatoes showing up at my door. Have i told you how much I love Door to Door Organics! Every other week i have them drop off a box of wonders! This box also had fava beans…  You expand your veggie/cooking comfort zone!

African Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 small onion – chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves – minced
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 28 ounces chicken broth (2 cans)
  • 14 ounces water (1 can)
  • 1 sweet potato – peeled and cubed
  • 1 small potato – peeled and cubed
  • 1 can diced tomato
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • ¼ cup peanut butter

Preparation:

  • Saute onion and garlic in oil.
  • Once softened and aromatic, Add chicken broth and water
  • Add potatoes
  • Add diced tomatoes with juice
  • Add spices and peanut butter
  • Simmer till soup is consistency desired. (I let it boil for 15, then simmer for another 30-90)