Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Soup
Creamy, nutty, with a chili kick that warms you from the inside. This is the soup that made me realize sweet potatoes belong with peanut butter.
Soups & Stews · Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · Easy · By Tina · Published
Ingredients
- 600 g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp natural peanut butter, smooth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 800 ml vegetable stock
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 handful cilantro, for garnish
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped, for garnish
This soup sounds weird until you taste it. Sweet potato and peanut butter? Trust me.
West African cooking has been combining peanuts with vegetables for centuries, and once you try it you will understand why. The peanut butter adds this incredible richness and body, the sweet potato gives natural sweetness, and the ginger and chili bring heat. It is creamy without any cream, hearty without any meat, and deeply satisfying.
I make a big pot every time the weather turns cold and eat it for lunch all week. It actually gets better as it sits because the flavors meld together.
Pro Tips
- Use natural peanut butter, not the sugary kind. You want peanut flavor, not candy.
- Roast the sweet potatoes first if you have time — it deepens the sweetness. But boiling works too.
- Add the peanut butter off heat and stir until smooth before blending.
- Thin with stock to your preferred consistency. It thickens as it cools.
Serving
Ladle into bowls, drizzle with chili oil, top with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro. Serve with warm flatbread for dipping.
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