Peanut Soup

My brother sent me a recipe for African Peanut Soup about two weeks ago and I've already made it twice and am thinking about making it again.  It really is that good!

  

It is adapted from this recipe.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 can (28 ozs) crushed tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup uncooked rice 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1/2 cup peanut butter
Method: 1. Heat oil in pan and cook onion and red peppers until softened.  Add the garlic for another minute of cooking. 2.  Stir in the tomatoes, vegetable broth, spices, rice, and sweet potato and cook for 30 minutes or until sweet potato is cooked through.  Mash with a potato masher, if desired. 3.  Add the peanut butter and stir until well blended.  Adjust seasoning and serve.

This soup has it all - vegetables, protein, creaminess, and a nice hit of spices (you can add more if you aren't a wimp like I am).  We had the soup with fresh bread which is great for wiping every last drop from your bowl.

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