Spicy sweet potato and peanut butter soup

This is the recipe for a yummy spicy sweet potato and peanut butter soup. Sweet potato is an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) and a very good source of vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. It is also a good source of potassium, fibre, niacin, vitamins B1, B2 and B3, and phosphorus.

The quantities in the recipe serve 2 to 3 people. The soup is ready in 45 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 4 cups of sweet potato, peeled and diced
• ½ small onion, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon of crushed Cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper
• 4 cups of water
• ¼ cup of smooth peanut butter

Preparation

In a large saucepan over high heat, add the olive oil, sweet potato, onion and garlic cloves. Stirring often, cook for a few minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

Stir in the ground ginger and Cayenne pepper, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer covered for about 20 minutes until the sweet potato is soft.

Remove from the heat, and carefully blend the soup with a stick blender – or a blender/food processor (bring back the soup to the cooking pot after blending). Stir in the peanut butter. Taste the soup and add more pepper and salt if needed. Cook a few minutes more until the soup is slightly thicker and hot through, and serve.