West African Peanut Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups chopped onions
1 tbsp peanut oil
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1 cup chopped carrot
2 cups chopped sweet potatoes (up to 1 cup white potatoes can be substituted)
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups water
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1 cup chopped scallions or 1 cup chives

Directions:

Saute the onions in oil until just translucent.
Stir in the cayenne and ginger.
Add the carrots and saute a couple more minutes.
Mix in the potatoes and stock.
Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
In a blender or food processor, puree the vegetables with the cooking liquid and the tomato juice.
Return the puree to the soup pot. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
Taste the soup. Its sweetness will depend on the sweetness of the carrots and sweet potatoes. If it is not naturally sweet, add just a little sugar to enhance the other flavors.
Reheat the soup gently, using a heat diffuser if needed to prevent scorching.
Add more water, stock, or tomato juice for a thinner soup.
Serve topped with plenty of chopped scallions or chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	697.33 Kcal (2920 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.89g	28%
Sodium	18634.54mg	776%
Potassium	606.86mg	13%
Total Carbs	107.17g	36%
Sugars	10.3g	41%
Dietary Fiber	4.62g	18%
Protein	10.16g	20%
Vitamin C	17.8mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	53.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	220.74 Kcal (924 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.66g	28%
Sodium	5898.64mg	776%
Potassium	192.1mg	13%
Total Carbs	33.92g	36%
Sugars	3.26g	41%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	18%
Protein	3.22g	20%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	17mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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