Spicy Sweet Potato & Peanut Soup

This tasty soup will warm you up in the evening. It has the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the richness of peanuts. The mix of spices gives it a nice kick that warms your heart.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red chili, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat

Add chopped onion, garlic, and red chili

Saut until onion is translucent

Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper

Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add diced sweet potatoes, peanuts, vegetable broth, and coconut milk to the pot

Bring to a boil

Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro

Enjoy your rich, spicy sweet potato and peanut soup!