Made with AI
West African Peanut Soup
Ingredients
- olive oil1 tablespoon
- onion1 whole, diced
- garlic2 cloves, minced
- bell pepper1 whole, chopped
- sweet potato1 whole, peeled and cubed
- diced tomatoes1 can
- vegetable broth4 cups
- natural peanut butter1 cup
- chili powder1 teaspoon
- cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon
- saltto taste
- chopped peanutsfor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the cubed sweet potato and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the vegetable broth, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the peanut butter, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the soup is creamy and heated through.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 9
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped peanuts.
