African Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: African Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 yellow onion chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 3 sweet potatoes 2 peeled, 1 with skin on, cut into cubes; 1 quart vegetable stock; 1 can chopped tomatoes; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 yellow onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
3 sweet potatoes 2 peeled, 1 with skin on, cut into cubes
1 quart vegetable stock
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter

1
In a large saucepan, heat up the oil and add the onion and garlic.
2
Saute for a few minutes until softened, then add the sweet potato.
3
Cook and stir for a minute or two, then add the remaining ingredients.
4
Turn the heat up to bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer and leave to cook (no lid) for about 10 minutes.
5
Feel free to serve now, or leave to cook for longer (20 to 30 minutes at least) for more of a stew or curry-like consistency. Just make sure to cook until the sweet potatoes are soft enough.
6
Serve hot with wholewheat bread rolls, or flatbread/pita.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 yellow onion chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, 3 sweet potatoes 2 peeled, 1 with skin on, cut into cubes, and more.

Yes, African Sweet Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

African Sweet Potato Soup

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