Best 7 African Sweet Potato And Peanut Soup Recipes

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African sweet potato and peanut soup is a delicious, hearty, and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. This soup is made with sweet potatoes, peanuts, and a variety of spices, and it is sure to warm you up from the inside out. The sweet potatoes and peanuts provide a creamy texture, while the spices add a depth of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup, then African sweet potato and peanut soup is the perfect recipe for you!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AFRICAN PEANUT AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Susan | SimpleHealthyKitchen.com

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 yellow onion (diced)
1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
4 cups diced tomatoes (canned or boxed with juices)
2 sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cinnamon
6 cups finely chopped Swiss chard (or Kale)
roasted peanuts (for garnishing (optional))
whole-grain croutons for garnishing (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion and ginger and stir frequently until the onions are softened (approx. 3 min.).
  • Add 1 cup of water, vegetable broth, tomatoes,sweet potatoes, peanut butter, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover the pot. Let simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally (approx. 12 min.)
  • Add Swiss chard and continue simmering until chard has wilted (approx. 2 min.) Serve soup and garnish with whole-grain croutons if desired.

AFRICAN PEANUT SWEET POTATO STEW



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Back when I was in college, my mom made an addicting sweet potato and peanut stew. I shared it with friends, and now all of us serve it to our own kids. They all love it, of course. -Alexis Scatchell, Niles, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
3 garlic cloves, halved
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
8 cups chopped fresh kale
Chopped peanuts and additional cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in sweet potatoes, beans and water., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender, adding kale during the last 30 minutes. If desired, top each serving with chopped peanuts and additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

AFRICAN SWEET POTATO AND PEANUT SOUP



African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup image

A delicious soup combining the tastes of sweet potatoes, peanuts, and tomatoes.

Provided by GregMcE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
4 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrot, and continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes.
  • Pour water into the saucepan, and season the mixture with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Remove the soup mixture from heat. In a food processor or blender, blend the soup and peanuts until almost smooth. Season with cayenne pepper. Return to the saucepan. Whisk in the peanut butter, and cook until heated through. Serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 493.6 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

AFRICAN SWEET POTATO AND PEANUT SOUP



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Adapted from the Moosewood cookbook for West African Groundnut Stew. Wine or other fruit and vegetable juices (example, apricot or tomato) would also work as substitutes for the liquids. Thanks to Brooke the Cook in WI for putting this recipe in her best of 2008 cookbook!

Provided by Maito

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cabbage, shredded
1 sweet potato, diced
1 eggplant, diced (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 lemon, juice of
parsley
cilantro
peanuts
coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium high heat and add onions. Saute for a few minutes, until starting to show a little color.
  • Add garlic and ginger, and sauté a few more minutes. Stir in spices. Add cabbage, sweet potato, eggplant (if using), broth, tomatoes, apple juice, and salt.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, mostly covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Check sweet potatoes for doneness. Turn off heat, stir in peanut butter until melts, then add lemon juice to combine.
  • Serve topped with cilantro, parsley, and peanuts.

AFRICAN SWEET POTATO AND PEANUT SOUP



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Make and share this African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
4 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Saute the onion 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Mix in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrot, and continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes.
  • Pour water into the saucepan, and season the mixture with salt.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Remove the soup mixture from heat.
  • In a food processor or blender, blend the soup and peanuts until almost smooth.
  • Season with cayenne pepper.
  • Return to the saucepan.
  • Whisk in the peanut butter, and cook until heated through.
  • Serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 494.9, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 8.7, Protein 5.8

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT STEW WITH SWEET POTATO & SPINACH



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Sweet potatoes, peanut butter, spinach, cumin ... the comforting combo results in the heartiest, most flavorful vegan stew around.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (diced) (about 2 cups)
3 medium cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced) (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper (plus or minus to taste)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups packed fresh baby spinach
2 cups cooked brown rice
Fresh cilantro
Chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  • While the rice cooks, make the stew. Set a medium soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. When hot, add the olive oil and the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Once the stew comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the sweet potatoes are tender, 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the peanut butter and the spinach. Stew is done when the peanut butter has distributed and the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you like.
  • Serve with a scoop of brown rice and garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Sugar 10 g, Sodium 530 mg, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

Provided by Deborah Hoermann Watt

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 382 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup before returning it to the pot.
  • If you don't have peanut butter, you can use roasted peanuts. Just grind them into a powder in a food processor or blender.
  • Add some chopped greens, such as spinach or kale, to the soup for a boost of nutrients.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangy flavor.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the soup.

Conclusion:

African sweet potato and peanut soup is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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