Spicy West African Sweet Potato Soup

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Nice spicy and rich sweet potato soup. This can be served over rice to make it last longer or for a crowd.

Submitted by Deborah Hoermann Watt
Published on October 17, 2018
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes

  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2 cups vegetable broth, or as needed

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

  • ½ cup peanut butter, or more to taste

  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cumin, turmeric, paprika, and pepper flakes, then sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and jalapeno. Add enough broth to cover potatoes.

  2. Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 30 minutes depending on how small you cut the potatoes. Add coconut milk and peanut butter; stir. Add spinach to the top; cover and steam until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Squeeze some lime juice over the pot or the individual bowls.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365 Calories
21g Fat
40g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 123mg 9%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 990mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.