Zesty Peanut Soup
Embark on a flavor-packed journey with this Zesty Peanut Soup—a rich and satisfying dish that combines creamy peanut butter with the vibrant zest of fresh ginger, lime juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. Featuring tender sweet potatoes simmered in a savory vegetable broth, this plant-based soup offers the perfect balance of warmth, creaminess, and a touch of spice from cayenne pepper. It's a versatile, 45-minute recipe ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, with optional garnishes of fresh cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts for added texture and freshness. Perfectly hearty and comforting, this peanut soup is a must-try for lovers of global-inspired cuisine and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper, stirring to coat the onions in the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the crushed tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
Add the diced sweet potato to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk the peanut butter with a ladleful of hot soup to create a smooth slurry, then stir it back into the pot.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to ensure all the flavors meld together.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lime juice.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts, if using. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.1 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6376 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.0 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4695 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
