African Yam And Peanut Soup Recipe

Ingredients for African Yam And Peanut Soup

• Vegetable Stock
• Vegetable Oil
• Yellow Onion
• Salt
• Minced Ginger
• Garlic Cloves
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• Paprika
• Red Bell Pepper
• Yams
• Pineapple
• Tomatoes
• Smooth Peanut Butter
• Fresh Cilantro
• Limes, Juice Of
• Hot Sauce

How to Make African Yam And Peanut Soup

1. Peel and chop 1 large yam (about 1.5 lbs) into 1-inch cubes.
2. Finely chop 1 large onion (about 1 cup).
3. Mince 4 cloves of garlic.
4. Peel and grate 2 inches of fresh ginger.
5. Chop 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro.
6. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
7. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
8. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
9. Stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
10. Add the yam cubes and 4 cups of vegetable broth (or chicken broth for a richer flavor).
11. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the yams are tender.
12. Stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup of lime juice, and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.
13. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened slightly.
14. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more cayenne for extra spice, salt for more savoriness, or lime juice for brightness.
15. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro and a dollop of plain yogurt (optional). Enjoy with warm pita bread and a side salad!