Description
This Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Soup is a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy dish that blends the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the bold flavors of curry and peanut butter. Enhanced with coconut milk for extra creaminess, this comforting soup is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for cozy meals prepared on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon of neutral oil
- 1 small yellow or red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon of curry powder
Main Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 28 ounces of whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
Finishing Ingredients
- ½ cup of chunky peanut butter
- ½ cup of coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Onions: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the neutral oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and tender.
- Add Garlic and Curry: Stir in the minced garlic and curry powder, cooking for another 2 minutes to release the spices’ aromas and flavors.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, allowing them to begin softening and absorbing the spices.
- Add Tomatoes, Broth, and Cayenne: Pour in the drained chopped whole tomatoes, vegetable broth, and cayenne pepper if using. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Finish with Peanut Butter and Coconut Milk: Stir in the chunky peanut butter and coconut milk. Cover again and let the soup simmer gently for 30 more minutes to enhance the flavors and create a creamy texture.
Notes
- This curried sweet potato peanut soup is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
- You can prepare it on the stove or use a slow cooker for a hands-off approach.
- The optional cayenne pepper adds a slight spicy kick; adjust to your preferred heat level or omit entirely.
- Chunky peanut butter adds texture and a robust nutty flavor; creamy peanut butter can be used if preferred.
- For thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup and then stir it back in before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 486 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 718 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
