Name: Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the avocado or peanut oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.; Add the Spices and Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the ancho chile powder and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.; Blend the Soup: Once the sweet potatoes are soft, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth.; Finish the Soup: Stir in the peanut butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to fully combine the flavors.; Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped peanuts for a bit of crunch. Serve warm and enjoy!

Description

1 tablespoon avocado or peanut oil
2 large shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 medium sweet potatoes)
6 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons natural smooth peanut butter (no sugar added)
2 tablespoons chopped, lightly salted peanuts
Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the avocado or peanut oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
Add the Spices and Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the ancho chile powder and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Blend the Soup: Once the sweet potatoes are soft, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
Finish the Soup: Stir in the peanut butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to fully combine the flavors.

Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped peanuts for a bit of crunch. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Instructions

For added heat, you can adjust the amount of ancho chile powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
If you prefer a thicker soup, add a little more peanut butter or reduce the amount of vegetable broth.
The soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

For added heat, you can adjust the amount of ancho chile powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
If you prefer a thicker soup, add a little more peanut butter or reduce the amount of vegetable broth.
The soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmered, Blended
Cuisine: American