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Summer isn't over, but fall is certainly barreling closer. With this in mind, you may be interested in trying out a new, hearty, and delicious soup that happens to be vegan.
This soup features sweet potatoes (which are rich in vitamin A), peanuts (which are high in protein), and your favorite greens which reduce inflammation, increase oxygenation, and support healthy digestion.
Easy African Sweet Potato & Peanut Soup [Vegan]
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Serving Size: 5-6
Ingredients:
- 1½ tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 4 cups diced tomatoes ( canned or boxed with juices)
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (sugar-free)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 6 cups finely chopped Swiss chard (or Kale)
- roasted peanuts, for garnishing (optional)
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a medium-large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion and ginger and stir frequently until the onions are softened (approx. 3 min.).
- Add 1 cup of water, vegetable broth, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peanut butter, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover the pot. Let simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally (approx. 12 min.)
- Add Swiss chard and continue simmering until chard has wilted (approx. 2 min.) Garnish soup with roasted peanuts (optional) and/or brown rice and serve!
This recipe is shared by Life in Bloom.
