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African Peanut Soup

⏳ Prep Time: 30 minute

African Peanut Soup

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.

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