AFRICAN SWEET POTATO AND PEANUT SOUP

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Adapted from the Moosewood cookbook for West African Groundnut Stew. Wine or other fruit and vegetable juices (example, apricot or tomato) would also work as substitutes for the liquids. Thanks to Brooke the Cook in WI for putting this recipe in her best of 2008 cookbook!

Provided by Maito

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cabbage, shredded
1 sweet potato, diced
1 eggplant, diced (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 lemon, juice of
parsley
cilantro
peanuts
coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium high heat and add onions. Saute for a few minutes, until starting to show a little color.
  • Add garlic and ginger, and sauté a few more minutes. Stir in spices. Add cabbage, sweet potato, eggplant (if using), broth, tomatoes, apple juice, and salt.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, mostly covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Check sweet potatoes for doneness. Turn off heat, stir in peanut butter until melts, then add lemon juice to combine.
  • Serve topped with cilantro, parsley, and peanuts.

Terry Dewey
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This soup is a must-try!


Daniel Neequaye
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This is my new favorite soup!


Martins Orjiakor
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Dragon Lord
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Amazing recipe!


Lawrence Jerry
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So good!


lycanroc MD
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the sweet potatoes. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Maxamed Cumai cali
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I'm not usually a fan of peanut soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of sweet potatoes, peanuts, and spices is amazing. It's a hearty and satisfying soup that's perfect for a cold day.


Negiba Kemal
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the sweet potatoes. It's the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day.


Ahad King
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The kids especially loved the sweet potatoes and the peanut butter. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Shadin Sorkar
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This soup was easy to make and absolutely delicious! I love the combination of sweet potatoes, peanuts, and spices. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Adil shakir
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I was a bit hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I'm so glad I did! The sweetness of the potatoes was perfectly balanced by the savory spices, and the peanut butter added a rich, creamy texture. This soup is defi


Farhaan Khan
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This soup was amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup was so creamy and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


ralf lahood
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This African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup had a nice creamy texture. I especially loved the addition of the peanuts, which added a subtle crunch and a nutty flavor.


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