Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

115 Reviews
93% would make this recipe again

A delicious and healthy soup of sweet potatoes and spices.

Sophisticated but simple, with a surprise ingredient: peanut butter.

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Ingredients

??? sweet potatoes, peeled, then cut into 2 cm pieces ???
??? onions, finely chopped ???
??? chicken broth ???
??? garlic, finely chopped ???
??? gingerroot, grated ???
??? peanut butter, natural ???
??? lime juice, freshly squeezed ???
??? butter, unsalted ???
??? ground cumin ???
??? cayenne pepper ???
??? sour cream [optional] ???
??? tomatoes [optional] ???
??? fresh cilantro [optional] ???
??? salt [optional] ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???

Before you start

A blender or food processor will be very useful to purée the soup.

Method

  1. Prepare the sweet potatoes: peel and coarsely chop them into 2 cm pieces. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook 4-5 min, taking care not to let them burn. Add the sweet potatoes, grated ginger, cumin, Cayenne pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil while stirring often. Lower the heat then cook 15 min, covered, until the potatoes are soft.
  3. Purée the soup in a blender or food processor. Put the soup back in the pot on the stove. Add the peanut butter and reheat for a few minutes. Pour in the lime juice. Adjust the seasoning.
  4. If desired, you may garnish each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, diced tomato, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (380 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

180

Fat

5 g

8 %

Saturated 1.9 g
+ Trans 0.2 g

10 %

Cholesterol

10 mg

Sodium

730 mg

30 %

Carbohydrate

30 g

10 %

Fibre

4 g

16 %

Sugars

9 g

Net Carbs

26 g

Protein

5 g

Vitamin A

186 %

Vitamin C

33 %

Calcium

6 %

Iron

10 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Free  :
Added Sugar
Excellent source of  :
Vitamin A
Good source of  :
Fibre, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Source of  :
Calcium, Copper, Folacin, Iron, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 1
Fruits 0
Vegetables 1
Meat and Alternatives 0
Fats 1
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january 12, 2011 | I would make this recipe again

Really good soup! I used chunky peanut butter, plain non-fat yogurt instead of sour cream, and I loved the cilantro on top. I'm also a little bit lazy when I cook, so I chose not to puree the soup, but used a potato masher instead - and I liked the texture I ended up with.

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january 08, 2012 | I would make this recipe again

Made this soup for myself for lunch today, and it was so tasty! It doesn't need the garnish, but it really adds to the taste. This recipe is a keeper for sure!

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january 28, 2013 | I would make this recipe again

I loved this soup! It had a nice hint of spiciness and tang from the lime juice. And the touch of peanut butter is great too. I will definatley be making this many times over.

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