Description
This Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Soup is a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy dish that combines the earthiness of sweet potatoes with the unique flavor of peanut butter and coconut milk. Perfect for a comforting meal, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and cooked on the stovetop, making it both wholesome and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of neutral oil
- 1 small yellow or red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon of curry powder
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 28 ounces of whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup of chunky peanut butter
- ½ cup of coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the neutral oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion is translucent and tender. Then add the minced garlic and curry powder, cooking for another 2 minutes to release their flavors.
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes to slightly soften them and enhance their sweetness.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the chopped tomatoes (drained) and vegetable broth along with the optional cayenne pepper for heat. Cover the pot, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter and Coconut Milk: Stir in the chunky peanut butter and coconut milk to the pot. Cover again and let the soup simmer gently for 30 minutes to allow all flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
- This soup is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper to control the soup’s spiciness or omit it entirely for a milder flavor.
- The soup can also be prepared in a slow cooker by combining all ingredients and cooking on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Chunky peanut butter adds texture and a nutty flavor; smooth peanut butter can be used if preferred, but texture will differ.
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
