Description
This Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Soup is a comforting and creamy dish combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich flavor of peanut butter and a hint of curry spice. It’s a hearty, vegan, gluten-free soup perfect for chilly days, offering a delightful balance of savory and slightly spicy flavors with a smooth coconut milk finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon of neutral oil
- 1 small yellow or red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon of curry powder
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
Liquids & Flavorings
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 28 ounces of whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup of chunky peanut butter
- ½ cup of coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté onion: In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the neutral oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and tender, releasing its flavors.
- Add garlic and curry powder: Stir in the minced garlic and curry powder, sautéing for another 2 minutes to bloom the spices and infuse the base with aromatic warmth.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing them to absorb the spices and start softening.
- Add tomatoes, broth, and cayenne: Pour in the drained chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, then sprinkle in the optional cayenne pepper. Cover the pot, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate peanut butter and coconut milk: Stir in the chunky peanut butter and coconut milk, combining well to create a rich and creamy texture. Cover and let the soup simmer gently for another 30 minutes to meld the flavors and thicken.
Notes
- This soup is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level to your preference.
- Use chunky peanut butter for added texture and a richer flavor, but smooth peanut butter can be substituted if preferred.
- Can be prepared on the stovetop as described or made in a slow cooker for convenience.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and also freeze nicely for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 718 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
