A African Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients for A African Bean Soup

• 1/2 cup water (for peanut butter mixture) + 1/2 cup water (for soup base)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• Red Bell Pepper
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Vegetable Stock
• Garbanzo Beans
• Fresh Cilantro
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon curry powder

How to Make A African Bean Soup

1. Finely chop 1 medium onion, 2 medium carrots, 2 stalks celery, and 1 bell pepper (any color). Using a food processor or mandolin slicer can reduce prep time by 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the pot.
4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
5. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and bell pepper.
6. Cover and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock, and 1 (15 ounce) can of drained and rinsed garbanzo beans (or 1/2 cup dry beans, cooked). You can also substitute other beans such as Mayocoba, black beans, or kidney beans.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup peanut butter with 1/2 cup water until smooth. Add to the soup along with 1 teaspoon curry powder.
9. Stir well to combine.
10. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
11. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, reserving some for garnish.
12. Serve hot, optionally over cooked rice. Garnish with extra cilantro.