Recipes
veg
African Peanut Soup
By FITTR
⏳ Prep Time: 30 minute
03 Jul 2022
2022-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
13.32
Nutritional Overview
Calories
1332.5 kcal
Protein
50.5 gm
Carbs
119.5 gm
Fats
72.5 gm
Ingredients
Extra-virgin olive oil: 7 ml
Fresh ginger, grated: 5 gm
Garlic cloves, minced: 1 piece
Shallots, diced: 25 gm
Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 medium): 200 gm
Ground cumin: 1 gm
Ground coriander: 1 gm
Tomatoes, diced (optional): 400 gm
Peanut butter, natural creamy (no salt, sugar or oil added): 60 gm
Vegetable broth, no-added-salt: 610 gm
Quinoa, dry: 45 gm
Sea salt: 1 gm
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish: 5 gm
Peanuts, for garnish, unsalted, roasted: 60 gm
Method
Step 1
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and shallots, and sautue for minutes or until soft and fragrant.
Step 2
Add sweet potato, cumin and coriander. Stir to combine. Add diced tomatoes and peanut butter, and stir until ingredients are evenly combined. Add broth and stir. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for minutes.
Step 3
Add quinoa and simmer for minutes, or until sweet potatoes are very soft and quinoa is cooked. Add salt and stir to combine.
Step 4
If you prefer a creamy soup, use a blender or immersion blender to puree. Serve with cilantro and peanuts as garnish.
