Ingredients for African Sweet Potato And Peanut Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Coconut
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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How to Make African Sweet Potato And Peanut Soup
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and starting to brown.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for another 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
- Add diced sweet potatoes, eggplant, green cabbage, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), and apple juice. Season with salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until completely melted and smooth. Stir in lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, parsley, and chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
32 g
Sugar
65g
Fat
10g
Carbs
10g
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