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Vegan African Peanut Soup

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A delightful mix of sweet potatoes, warming spices, and creamy peanut butter, this vegan soup is both nutritious and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes (Diced)
  • 1 medium Onion (Chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger (Grated)
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock (Low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 cups Chard (Chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Begin by washing and chopping all your fresh ingredients. Dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add Spices: Sprinkle in the ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric into the pot. Stir for about a minute.
  4. Add Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and stir well to combine.
  5. Combine Liquids: Slowly pour the vegetable stock and tomato sauce into the pot, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  6. Incorporate Peanut Butter: Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated into the soup.
  7. Add Chard: Add the chopped chard to the soup and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Final Touches: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy.

Notes

Pair with crusty bread or rice for a more filling meal. Can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

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