West African Peanut Soup
This vegetarian, dairy-free soup is quite thick. thin with a little water if desired.
Steps
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
Stir in yellow onions and carrots and cook , stirring often , until onions are soft , about 3 minutes.
Add ginger and cayenne.
Cook 1 minute.
Add sweet potato , 2 cups water , tomato juice , salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer , stirring often , until potatoes are soft , about 15 minutes.
Let cool slightly.
Ladle soup into the bowl of a food processor.
Add peanut butter.
Cover and process until smooth.
Pour into a clean pan.
Heat soup over low heat.
Add remaining 1 / 2 cup water to thin , if desired.
Ladle into soup bowls and top each serving with green onions.
Ingredients
olive oil, yellow onion, carrot, fresh ginger, cayenne pepper, sweet potato, water, tomato juice, salt, black pepper, creamy peanut butter, green onions