Best 9 African Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

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Take a culinary journey to the vibrant and flavorful world of African cuisine with our guide to cooking the perfect African sweet potato soup. This delectable dish blends creamy sweet potatoes, aromatic spices, and fresh ingredients to create a hearty and comforting meal. Discover the secrets of balancing sweet, savory, and tangy flavors as you explore the diverse culinary traditions of Africa. Whether you prefer a rich and indulgent soup or a lighter, vegan-friendly version, we have curated a collection of recipes that cater to every palate. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your soul.

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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 STEW



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I came across an African sweet potato stew recipe a few years ago, and adapted it to suit our taste. It is very flavorful and just a bit spicy - just right for cold days! This recipe makes a lot of stew, so it may be halved for a smaller portion, but also freezes very well.

Provided by mamaluv

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 6h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups water
2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup peanut butter
1 (15 ounce) can sliced green beans, drained

Steps:

  • Place onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes in a large slow cooker. Pour in water and stir to combine. Mix in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, and peanut butter.
  • Set cooker to Medium-High, cover, and cook until sweet potatoes are tender and stew has thickened, about 6 hours. Stir in green beans, cover, and continue cooking until beans are heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 568.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

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

AFRICAN QUINOA SOUP



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Hearty vegetarian soup with unique flavor. Leave out the jalapeno pepper for a more kid-friendly version. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Provided by Amber-Rose

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 zucchini, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable stock
½ cup quinoa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Heat butter in pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, sweet potato, red bell pepper, celery, zucchini, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in the melted butter until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir vegetable stock, quinoa, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer soup until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir peanut butter into soup and simmer until flavors have blended, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1005.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

AFRICAN SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato

Number Of Ingredients 9

•3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
•1 18-ounce can sweet potatoes, drained and chopped
•1 14 1/2-ounce can tomato wedges or diced tomatoes, undrained
•1 1/2 cups tomato juice
•3/4 cup apple juice
•1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
•1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
•2 cups frozen cut green beans
•1/3 cup natural peanutbutter

Steps:

  • 1.Heal oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2.Add onion; Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. 3.Mix in cabbage and garlic; Cook, stirring, until cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. 4.Stir in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tomato juice, apple juice, ginger, and red pepper flakes. 5.Reduce heat to medium-low; Cover. 6.Simmer until hot and bubbling, about 6 minutes. 7.Stir in green beans and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. 8.Stir in peanut butter until well blended and hot, about 1 minute. 9.Serve stew with crusty bread and a salad, or spoon it over rice or mashed potatoes

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



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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



African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup image

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

AFRICAN SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND BLACK BEANS



African Sweet Potato Soup With Peanut Butter and Black Beans image

Make and share this African Sweet Potato Soup With Peanut Butter and Black Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom10

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 2 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon light olive oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon hot thai kitchen curry paste or 1 tablespoon mild curry paste, to taste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (I used less cinnamon because I tend to prefer less cinnamony-flavors in my savory food)
1 medium red onion, peeled, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium sweet potatoes or 1 medium yam, peeled, diced
1 large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
1 jalapenos or 1 other hot chili pepper, seeded, diced fine
3 (14 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed, drained (I used 1 1/2 cups dried black beans that I cooked most of the way before adding to the broth)
1 quart light broth
1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 big juicy lime, juice of
2 -3 teaspoons organic brown sugar or 2 -3 teaspoons raw agave nectar, to taste
sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the light olive oil in large soup pot. Add the curry paste and cinnamon; stir for a minute to infuse the oil with spice. Add the onion, garlic, sweet potato, yellow pepper and jalapeño. Stir and cook the veggies for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the black-eyed peas, white and black beans, broth, melted peanut butter, red pepper flakes and cilantro.
  • Bring the soup to a high simmer, cover, and lower the heat; keep the soup on simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the lime juice and brown sugar or agave. Season with sea salt and ground pepper, to taste. Warm through and taste for seasoning adjustments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 424.3, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 14.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are similar in size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes: Overcooked sweet potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Add your favorite vegetables: This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Add any vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, onions, or spinach.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for a bit of tang.

Conclusion:

African sweet potato soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.

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