Description
African sweet potato soup is a warm and comforting dish that exudes rich flavors and wholesome goodness. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings, this soup combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with aromatic spices and creamy peanut butter for a delightful twist. It’s not only easy to prepare, taking less than 40 minutes, but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for both family meals and entertaining guests. Whether served hot as a main course or chilled as an appetizer, this vibrant soup will impress your taste buds and satisfy your hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red pepper (chopped)
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 900 ml hot vegetable stock
- 2–3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 large parsnip (peeled and cubed)
- Salt and pepper to season
- Olive oil to fry
- Handful finely chopped roasted peanuts to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop onions, mince garlic, cube sweet potatoes and parsnip.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté cumin seeds, chilli flakes, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add onions, garlic, and sugar; cook until softened.
- Stir in cubed sweet potatoes, parsnip, and chopped tomatoes for about two minutes.
- Pour in hot vegetable stock; bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Stir in peanut butter; season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg